Senate Bill 227 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically Section 29-34-213, by adding a new subsection (c). This new provision establishes that a charitable organization may be held liable for any loss, damages, injury, or death that results from a criminal offense committed by an individual who is unlawfully present in the United States, provided that the organization was aware of the individual's status and that its conduct in providing housing services constitutes negligence, gross negligence, or willful and wanton misconduct.

The bill emphasizes the potential legal repercussions for charitable organizations that offer housing to individuals without legal status, thereby increasing their liability in cases where those individuals commit crimes while receiving services. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting its urgency and the importance of addressing the issue of liability for charitable organizations in Tennessee.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-34-213