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.
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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Hensley, Joey
114th General Assembly
January 23, 2025
April 1, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee