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TN SB1952

TN SB1952
AN 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
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
05/18/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
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)

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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