SB 2677 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, establishes a cause of action through which a person who suffers injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligent action of an agent of the federal government engaged in an immigration enforcement action may file a suit against the federal agency to recover compensatory damages and reasonable attorney's fees and costs of bringing the action; requires the person to file a claim within one year of the cause of action accruing. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29.

SB 2677 would allow individuals who suffer injury, death, or property damage due to negligent actions by federal immigration agents to sue the federal agency responsible for compensatory damages and legal costs. It directly affects people harmed during federal immigration enforcement actions in Tennessee. The bill requires claims to be filed within one year of the incident occurring. This creates a new state-law mechanism for holding federal agencies accountable for negligence in immigration enforcement, distinct from federal sovereign immunity protections.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 2, 2026
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