SB0268Failed

Amends TCA Title 1; Title 4; Title 7; Title 45 and Title 49.

Tennessee SB0268, known as the "Tennessee Reduction of Unlawful Migrant Act" or "TRUMP Act," aimed to prohibit financial institutions from transferring funds outside the U.S. without verifying the sender's immigration status and required public schools to charge tuition for students not lawfully residing in the state. The bill affected financial institutions and public school districts, imposing penalties for non-compliance and defining residency and citizenship criteria based on government identification. Key provisions included mandatory record-keeping for financial transactions and tuition requirements for unlawfully residing students. The bill ultimately failed.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0268, known as the "Tennessee Reduction of Unlawful Migrant Act" or "TRUMP Act," aimed to prohibit financial institutions from transferring funds outside the U.S. without verifying the sender's immigration status and required public schools to charge tuition for students not lawfully residing in the state. The bill affected financial institutions and public school districts, imposing penalties for non-compliance and defining residency and citizenship criteria based on government identification. Key provisions included mandatory record-keeping for financial transactions and tuition requirements for unlawfully residing students. The bill ultimately failed.

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Sponsor

Hensley, Joey

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 23, 2025

Last Action

April 1, 2025

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Subjects
ImmigrationLocal Education AgenciesFinancial Institutions, Dept. ofEducation

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SB0268: Amends TCA Title 1; Title 4; Title 7; Title 45 and Title 49. | LegisGo