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SB1973Introduced in the Senate

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."

IntroducedSenate State and Local Government

Introduced by Raumesh Akbari, District 29

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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

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

March 24, 2026

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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. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

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