HB 2219·TN·house
Immigration - As enacted, requires the sheriff of each county to enter into an agreement under an available federal 287(g) program, and expands the powers of the board of control of the Tennessee corrections institute. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 2, 2026
Sponsor: Johnny Garrett (R)
Latest Action
Pub. Ch. 1015
May 26, 2026
Summary
HB 2219 directs each county sheriff to enter into an agreement with the federal 287(g) program, letting local officers assist with immigration enforcement. It also broadens the powers of the board that oversees the Tennessee Corrections Institute. Additionally, the bill removes the phrase “less than ninety (90) days nor” from the state code.
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