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TN HB2211

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jason Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • State and local agencies, including public schools, LEAs, and charter schools, are prohibited from requiring disclosure of a child's immigration status as a condition for enrollment, attendance, or receiving services for children under 18 years of age.

  • The prohibition applies to the Department of Children's Services (Title 37) and the Department of Human Services (Title 71) specifically, in addition to general state and local agencies.

  • Exceptions allow immigration status disclosure requirements when explicitly mandated by federal law, state law, or court order.

  • The act explicitly preserves compliance with federal immigration law and cooperation with federal authorities as required by law.

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law, citing public welfare necessity.

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 33; Title 37; Title 49; Title 68 and Title 71, relative to immigration status of children.

State Government

Last Action

Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Departments & Agencies Subcommittee3/4/2026
State & Local Government2/5/2026

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