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TN HB2018
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Cochran
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AI Summary
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Law enforcement agencies must accept and honor all immigration detainers received from federal immigration authorities starting July 1, 2026
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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
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Agencies must notify federal immigration authorities as soon as possible before releasing any individual subject to an immigration detainer
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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