TN HB2506

State and local government entities must keep confidential the personal identifying information (names, addresses, contact information) of federal, state, and local officers involved in immigration enforcement, as well as details about future immigration operations including dates, locations, and strategies.

State or local government officials who release protected immigration enforcement information with criminal negligence commit a Class E felony and may be subject to removal from office.

Names of law enforcement officers designated as working undercover are added to the list of confidential records exempt from public inspection.

Penalties for releasing confidential law enforcement personnel information are increased, with violations ranging from Class B misdemeanor (criminal negligence) to Class E felony depending on the type of information and intent.

The act takes effect July 1, 2026, and preempts any conflicting local policies, though exceptions exist for information already public under federal law, court orders, or information shared between agencies for enforcement purposes.