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TN HB2211
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Powell
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Exceptions allow immigration status disclosure requirements when explicitly mandated by federal law, state law, or court order.
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The act explicitly preserves compliance with federal immigration law and cooperation with federal authorities as required by law.
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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