HB1937Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41, relative to the "Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act."
Introduced by Gabby Salinas, District 96
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act.” - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41.
Where it stands
Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
March 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee · March 17, 2026
2
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | No |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | No |
| Michele Carringer | 16 | No |
| Greg Martin | 26 | No |
| Dennis Powers | 36 | No |
| Michael Lankford | 75 | No |
| Jesse Chism | 85 | Yes |
| Larry Miller | 88 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
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