Senate Bill 1364 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to update the provisions regarding law enforcement agencies' participation in federal immigration enforcement programs. Specifically, it modifies Section 7-68-105(b) by deleting the first sentence and replacing it with a requirement that each law enforcement agency must negotiate a memorandum of agreement with the appropriate federal official. This agreement will authorize the agency's participation in the 287(g) program, which allows local law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws, as well as the warrant service officer program under the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The bill emphasizes the need for law enforcement agencies to formalize their roles in immigration enforcement through these agreements, thereby clarifying the legal framework for their participation in federal programs. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, highlighting its urgency in addressing immigration enforcement at the state level.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-68-105(b), 7-68-105