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TN HB2018

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Cochran

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement agencies must accept and honor all immigration detainers received from federal immigration authorities starting July 1, 2026

  • Agencies must hold individuals subject to immigration detainers for up to 48 hours beyond their scheduled release, excluding weekends and holidays, to allow federal authorities to take custody

  • Agencies must notify federal immigration authorities as soon as possible before releasing any individual subject to an immigration detainer

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41, relative to enforcement of immigration laws.

Immigration

Last Action

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/10/2026
Departments & Agencies Subcommittee2/25/2026
State & Local Government2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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