TN HB0811

Charitable organizations that provide long-term housing to individuals they know are unlawfully present in the United States may be held liable for damages, injuries, or deaths resulting from criminal offenses committed by those individuals

Liability applies only if the charitable organization's conduct in providing housing constitutes negligence, gross negligence, or willful and wanton misconduct

"Housing" is defined as long-term living accommodations, including assistance with obtaining or signing apartment or rental home leases

Temporary overnight housing such as homeless shelters is explicitly excluded from the liability provisions

Passed April 16, 2025 and signed by Governor Bill Lee on May 2, 2025, taking effect immediately upon becoming law