Immigration - As introduced, requires a financial institution to verify the immigration status of a person sending funds electronically outside of the United States and its territories; changes the definition of resident or citizen of this state to mean citizens of the United States and aliens lawfully present in this state; requires the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of a pupil who is not lawfully residing in this state, but who attends a public school in this state, to pay tuition. - Amends TCA Title 1; Title 4; Title 7; Title 45 and Title 49.

HB 145 would require financial institutions in Tennessee to verify the immigration status of individuals sending electronic funds abroad, using two forms of government ID to confirm U.S. citizenship or lawful presence. It redefines "resident" to include only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully present (verified via specific ID documents), and mandates that parents/guardians of non-lawfully residing public school students pay tuition at out-of-district rates. The bill imposes penalties for financial institutions failing to verify status, including civil fines. These provisions apply directly to financial institutions, public schools, and families of students not lawfully residing in Tennessee. The bill is currently pending in committee (failed subcommittee vote March 26, 2025).