Senate Bill 2037, also known as the "One America Act," amends Tennessee law to establish a process for individuals who have resided in the state for more than thirty days but are not lawfully present in the United States. The bill requires these individuals to register with the Department of Safety and undergo an interview to determine their eligibility for a one-year visa for re-entry into the U.S. The Department of Safety must make a decision within thirty days of the interview and notify the individual accordingly. If deemed eligible, the individual must leave the U.S. within ninety days and remain outside for at least thirty days before using the visa to re-enter lawfully. If they do not commit any criminal offenses during the one-year period, they may apply for a permanent resident card.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that individuals who are found ineligible for the one-year visa must leave the U.S. within thirty days of receiving notice from the Department of Safety. The act will take effect thirty days after the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services establishes the necessary rules and regulations for its implementation. The commissioner of safety is responsible for notifying the Tennessee Code Commission of this occurrence.