SB 6002STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Immigration - As enacted, creates within the department of safety the centralized immigration enforcement division, to be administered by the chief immigration enforcement officer; establishes a grant program to promote the enforcement of federal immigration laws; creates criminal penalties for officials who adopt sanctuary policies and subsequently requires their removal from office upon conviction; requires the department of safety to issue lawful permanent residents a temporary driver license, instead of a standard license, to aid in determining voter eligibility; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 2; Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8 and Title 55.

Latest action: Pub. Ch. 1

Voted: 2/25/2025

How representatives voted

377 yea·582 nay·1 other

Action history

  • 2/25/2025Effective date(s) 02/12/2025, 07/01/2025, 01/01/2026
  • 2/25/2025Pub. Ch. 1
  • 2/12/2025Signed by Governor.
  • 2/11/2025Transmitted to Governor for action.
  • 2/11/2025Signed by H. Speaker
  • 2/10/2025Signed by Senate Speaker
  • 2/4/2025Enrolled and ready for signatures
  • 1/30/2025Passed H., Ayes 72, Nays 22, PNV 0
  • 1/30/2025Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA6032)
  • 1/30/2025Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA6031)