SB1486Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41, relative to enforcement of immigration laws.
Introduced by Brent Taylor, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, requires a memorandum of understanding entered between certain law enforcement agencies and federal officials concerning enforcement of federal immigration laws to include a requirement that the agency accept and honor any immigration detainer received from federal immigration authorities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41.
Where it stands
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1001
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 1 PNV 0 · April 1, 2026
9
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
| Ken Yager | 12 | Yes |
| Ferrell Haile | 18 | Yes |
| Jeff Yarbro | 21 | No |
| Bill Powers | 22 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Page Walley | 26 | Yes |
| Jack Johnson | 27 | Yes |
| Joseph Hensley | 28 | Yes |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/10/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/31/2026
Action deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 4/1/2026
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/1/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 1 PNV 0
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/14/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
Sponsor(s) Added.
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1001
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