TN HB1711

Law enforcement agencies must submit quarterly reports to the state's centralized immigration enforcement division and federal officials on illegal activities, gang activities, and immigration law violations by persons not lawfully present, including arrests and detentions.

Local governments must report to the immigration enforcement division any civil ordinance violations and public benefits received by individuals who are not U.S. citizens or qualified aliens.

Department of Finance and Administration must annually report to the governor and legislative leaders by December 31, 2026 (and each year after) the costs incurred by public schools, higher education, prisons, hospitals, and social services for persons not lawfully present.

Government employees or officials who fail to comply with reporting requirements commit a Class A misdemeanor.

Effective date: July 1, 2026.