The Tennessee Illegal Immigration Act

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 55 and Title 67.

Tennessee HB0010, titled "The Tennessee Illegal Immigration Act," mandates that law enforcement agencies request an immigration detainer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for individuals in custody who are known to be unlawfully present in the United States. The bill affects law enforcement agencies and individuals in custody, requiring them to maintain custody of such individuals until ICE takes them or until the detainer expires. Key provisions include the requirement for agencies to report costs associated with detaining and transporting individuals and the stipulation that if a detainer is not received, the agency must provide transportation to a sanctuary city of the individual's choice within 700 miles.