Lee did not specify what public safety measures lawmakers would consider in the special session, which is set to convene on January 27, but five bills related to illegal immigration have already been introduced to the General Assembly by Republican lawmakers.
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Five Immigration Bills Tennessee Lawmakers Could Consider During Special Session
Governor Bill Lee on Wednesday announced a special legislative session for the Tennessee General Assembly to pass the governor’s school choice initiative, the Education Freedom Act, as well as disaster relief for citizens in East Tennessee still recovering from Hurricane Helene, and to “consider public safety measures related to illegal immigration to ensure the state is prepared for federal policy implementation.”
