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2025 · Immigration
Holds charitable organizations accountable for crimes committed by illegal aliens under their care.
HB 0811 / SB 0227
Bill description
Hold charitable organizations liable for harms caused by unlawfully present residents if the charity's housing conduct is negligent or worse.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 34, relative to charitable organizations.
Bill sponsors
House co-sponsors · 11
Dennis Powers R, Gino Bulso R, Kip Capley R, Brock Martin R, Clark Boyd R, Jeff Burkhart R, Chris Todd R, Monty Fritts R, Greg Martin R, David Hawk R, Justin Lafferty R
Senate co-sponsors · 2
Janice Bowling R, John Stevens R
TLRC statement
This legislation strengthens immigration enforcement by discouraging charitable organizations from providing housing to individuals who are unlawfully present in the United States. Holding these organizations accountable for crimes committed by illegal aliens under their care promotes public safety and ensures due diligence in service provision. Creating legal consequences for charities that knowingly assist undocumented individuals deters organizations from facilitating illegal immigration and reduces potential risks to communities. This measure aligns state policies with stricter immigration enforcement, reinforcing the message that aiding those who are unlawfully present should not come without accountability.