SB 1699 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Immigration - As introduced, prohibits the use of certain public properties, schools, and religious institutions for certain civil immigration enforcement activities; requires state departments and agencies to make available to the public certain information concerning person's rights with regard to federal agents. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7, Chapter 68; Title 12; Title 38; Title 49 and Title 50, Chapter 1.

SB 1699 prohibits civil immigration enforcement activities from using public parking lots, school campuses (including public, charter, and private schools), and tax-exempt religious institutions as staging areas or operations bases. It requires schools and religious institutions to implement reporting procedures for staff to immediately notify supervisors and local officials if they observe such activities. The bill also mandates state agencies to create and distribute public materials explaining individuals' rights regarding federal agents entering these properties. This law directly affects Tennessee’s state and local government entities, schools, and religious institutions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
5
Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Raumesh Akbari
Raumesh Akbari
DDemocratic
TN
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