Senate Bill 1464 aims to enhance the confidentiality of personal identifying information related to federal, state, and local officers involved in immigration enforcement activities in Tennessee. The bill mandates that state and local governmental entities maintain the names, contact information, and other personal details of these officials, as well as sensitive information about future immigration enforcement operations, as confidential and not subject to public inspection. It establishes penalties for officials who, acting with criminal negligence, unlawfully release such information, classifying the offense as a Class E felony. Additionally, the bill preempts any conflicting policies or procedures at the state or local level.

The bill also amends existing laws to clarify definitions and enhance penalties for the unauthorized release of confidential information. It introduces new provisions that classify the negligent release of information about undercover law enforcement officers as a Class E felony and outlines specific penalties for different levels of negligence in releasing confidential information. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, emphasizing the importance of protecting the safety and integrity of immigration enforcement operations in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-68-102(3), 7-68-102, 8-47-101, 10-7-504(f)(1), 10-7-504, 10-7-504(f)(9), 10-7-504(f)(8), 10-7-504(f)(8)(B)(i), 10-7-504(f)(8)(D), 10-7-504(g)