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TN SB 1699
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 5
In brief
TN SB 1699 is a state bill in TN: “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 5”. It was introduced on Jan 15, 2026 in the Senate, during the 114 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: in committee. The latest action we have (Mar 24, 2026) reads: “Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee”. Its sponsor is Akbari (Democratic). CSWH lists it under the cause Abolish ICE. The facts here come from State legislature (wapp.capitol.tn.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- In committee
- Latest action
- Mar 24, 2026: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Sponsor
- Akbari (Democratic)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Jan 15, 2026
- Session
- 114
- Subjects
- Immigration
Our summary: TN SB 1699, as introduced, prohibits use of certain public properties, schools, and religious institutions for civil immigration enforcement activities; assigned 2026-03-24 to General Subcommittee (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1699&ga=114
- Open States: openstates.org/tn/bills/114/SB1699/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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