SB2497In Committee

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 33; Title 38; Title 52; Title 63; Title 68 and Title 71.

Tennessee SB2497 prohibits the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from entering and conducting law enforcement activities in hospitals, physician's offices, or shelters within the state. This bill primarily affects healthcare facilities and shelters by restricting federal immigration enforcement actions in these sensitive environments. Key provisions include the explicit ban on ICE operations in designated locations to protect individuals seeking medical care or shelter.

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Overview

Tennessee SB2497 prohibits the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from entering and conducting law enforcement activities in hospitals, physician's offices, or shelters within the state. This bill primarily affects healthcare facilities and shelters by restricting federal immigration enforcement actions in these sensitive environments. Key provisions include the explicit ban on ICE operations in designated locations to protect individuals seeking medical care or shelter.

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Sponsor

Kyle, Sara

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 2, 2026

Last Action

March 24, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Subjects
ImmigrationState GovernmentMetropolitan GovernmentHealth CareCounty Government

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