House Bill 1482 aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to restrict the use of state resources for civil immigration enforcement activities. The bill defines "staging area" and prohibits the use of public parking lots, school grounds, and property owned by religious institutions as staging areas for such enforcement. It mandates collaboration between state and local government entities to identify publicly owned properties that may be used for these purposes and outlines procedures for reporting any unauthorized use of these properties for immigration enforcement.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining community trust and safety by preventing the militarization of local resources in immigration enforcement. It allows property operators to implement physical barriers and reporting procedures to safeguard against unauthorized use while ensuring that the execution of lawful judicial warrants and criminal law enforcement remains unaffected. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, prioritizing public welfare.