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HB2165Introduced in the House

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 8, relative to local government.

Introduced

Introduced by Jody Barrett, District 69

What does this bill do?

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Official description

As introduced, deletes the provision that classifies a local government official's affirmative vote for adoption of a prohibited sanctuary policy as a Class E felony. - Amends TCA Title 7 and Title 8.

Where it stands

P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

February 5, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Intro., P1C.

  3. Sponsor change.

  4. Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

  5. P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.

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