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TN SB1952
TN SB1952AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17 and Title 38, relative to immigration.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/18/2026
05/18/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, requires, until February 1, 2029, each court to cooperate with the U.S. department of homeland security and federal immigration authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law; authorizes, until February 1, 2029, a judge who obstructs lawful operations by such department and such authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law to be referred to the board of judicial conduct for proceedings; clarifies that any findings by the board that the judge committed judicial misconduct may be cause for removal. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17 and Title 38.
AI Summary
This bill requires Tennessee courts to cooperate with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and federal immigration authorities in enforcing federal immigration law, and a judge who obstructs these lawful operations could face disciplinary action from the board of judicial conduct, potentially leading to removal from office. This provision, which aims to ensure compliance with federal immigration enforcement, will be in effect until February 1, 2029.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (8)
Paul Rose (R)*,
Janice Bowling (R),
Rusty Crowe (R),
Todd Gardenhire (R),
Joey Hensley (R),
Adam Lowe (R),
Mark Pody (R),
Brent Taylor (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 953 (on 05/18/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Judicial Branch Operations
Immigration
- ‐ Immigration Regulation and Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1952&ga=114 | 01/21/2026 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0953.pdf | 05/18/2026 |
| Amendment 2-0 to SB1952 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0999.pdf | 04/10/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0938 (15745) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3201.pdf | 04/06/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB1952 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0938.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1707 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0758.pdf | 03/23/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0758 (13193) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1736.pdf | 03/23/2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1952.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1707 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1707.pdf | 01/21/2026 |
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