2025, Criminal, Immigration

Detainment of illegals and transportation out of state.

HB 10 / SB 6

Bill Description

Immigration – As introduced, requires a law enforcement agency in custody of an individual unlawfully present in the United States to request an immigration detainer and detain such individual for the maximum period as specified in the detainer; requires such agency to transport such individuals not taken into federal custody to a sanctuary city; requires department of revenue to request reimbursement for costs of detention and transportation of illegal aliens and to withhold federal petroleum taxes collected in this state if such reimbursement is not received.

Bill Sponsors

Bill Co-Sponsors

None

TLRC Statement on Bill

The proposed “Tennessee Illegal Immigration Act” mandates that law enforcement agencies request an immigration detainer from ICE for individuals known to be unlawfully present in the U.S. as soon as they take custody of them.

If an agency receives a detainer, it must keep the individual in custody until the specified time expires or until ICE takes them, whichever comes first. If no detainer is received, or if ICE has not taken the individual before the detainer’s expiration, the agency must transport the individual to a sanctuary city of their choice, up to 700 miles away.

Additionally, agencies must document the costs of custody and transportation and report these costs monthly to the Department of Revenue. The department will seek reimbursement from the U.S. Department of the Treasury and, if reimbursement is delayed, will withhold a portion of federal motor fuel taxes based on the reported costs to remit to the law enforcement agencies accordingly.

Detainment of illegals and transportation out of state.

HB 10 / SB 6

Bill Description

Bill Sponsors

Rep. Todd Warner

Sen. Joey Hensley

Bill Co-Sponsors

TLRC Statement on Bill

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