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TN HB2018
TN HB2018AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41, relative to enforcement of immigration laws.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires a memorandum of understanding entered between a law enforcement agency and federal officials concerning enforcement of federal immigration laws to include a requirement that the law enforcement agency accept and honor any immigration detainer received from federal immigration authorities, including maintaining custody of the subject of an immigration detainer for 48 hours beyond the time when the subject would have otherwise been released to allow federal immigration authorities to take custody of the subject and notifying federal immigration authorities as soon as possible prior to releasing the subject. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, mandates that Tennessee law enforcement agencies must accept and honor immigration detainers issued by federal immigration authorities, which means they must hold individuals for up to 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) beyond their scheduled release time if a detainer is in place, allowing federal authorities to take custody, and they must also notify federal immigration authorities as soon as possible before releasing such individuals.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2018&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1486 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1486.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2018.pdf |
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