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TN SB1464
Bill
Status
3/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jack Johnson
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AI Summary
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Requires state and local government entities to maintain as confidential the personal identifying information (names, addresses, contact information) of federal, state, and local officers participating in immigration enforcement activities, as well as details of future immigration operations such as dates, locations, and strategies.
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State or local government officials who release protected immigration enforcement information with criminal negligence commit a Class E felony and may be subject to ouster from office.
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Adds the names of undercover law enforcement officers to the list of confidential personnel records exempt from public inspection.
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Creates new criminal penalties for releasing confidential law enforcement personnel information: Class E felony for undercover officer identities, Class B misdemeanor for negligent release of other protected information, and Class A misdemeanor for intentional release.
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, and preempts any conflicting state or local policies, procedures, or rules.
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 10; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40; Title 41 and Chapter 253 of the Public Acts of 2021, relative to confidential records.
Public Records
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
3/12/2026