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TN SB1779

TN SB1779
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to immigration.

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Introduced
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of intentionally failing or refusing to depart when a final order of removal is outstanding; creates the Class A misdemeanor of intentionally entering, attempting to enter, or being found in this state after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed from the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

AI Summary

This bill creates new state-level criminal offenses related to immigration, making it a Class A misdemeanor for an individual to intentionally fail or refuse to leave Tennessee after a final federal order of removal, which is a directive for an individual to leave the United States, is outstanding for 90 days, or to intentionally enter, attempt to enter, or be found in Tennessee after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed from the United States, unless specific federal consent for re-entry has been obtained. The bill also includes provisions to pause these state criminal proceedings if the individual is still pursuing legal challenges to the federal immigration actions. The effective date for the provision concerning re-entry after removal is contingent on specific federal court rulings or legislative changes that would allow states to determine unlawful presence, while other provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/22/2026)
(1 Companion Bills)

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