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SB1952Introduced in the Senate

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17 and Title 38, relative to immigration.

Passed

Introduced by Paul Rose, District 32

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 953

May 18, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 · April 8, 2026

7

Yes

2

No

0

Absent or Not Voting

9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each senator voted

SenatorDistrictVote
Robert Harshbarger4Yes
Todd Gardenhire10Yes
Dawn White13Yes
Kerry Roberts23Yes
John Stevens24Yes
Sara Kyle30No
Brent Taylor31Yes
Paul Rose32Yes
London Lamar33No

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

  4. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

  5. Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

  6. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  7. Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/25/2026

  8. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

  9. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2026

  10. Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/31/2026

  11. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/31/2026

  12. Sponsor change.

  13. Recalled from Senate State & Local Gov't Committee

  14. Refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

  15. Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2026

  16. Sponsor(s) Added.

  17. Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0

  18. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026

  19. Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026

  20. Sponsor(s) Added.

  21. Companion House Bill substituted

  22. Sponsor(s) Added.

  23. Comp. became Pub. Ch. 953

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