House Bill 1711, also known as Senate Bill 2108, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance reporting requirements related to individuals not lawfully present in the United States. A new section is added to Title 7, Chapter 68, requiring law enforcement agencies to submit quarterly reports to the centralized immigration enforcement division regarding illegal activities, including criminal gang activities and violations of federal immigration laws, involving such individuals. Additionally, the bill mandates that local governmental entities report violations of ordinances and the receipt of public benefits by individuals who are not U.S. citizens or qualified aliens.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection to Section 4-1-425, which requires the Department of Finance and Administration to report annually to the governor and legislative leaders on the costs incurred by the state for public services provided to individuals not lawfully present in the U.S. It also establishes penalties for non-compliance, classifying the failure to report as a Class A misdemeanor. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 4-1-425