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HB 1704STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Immigration - As enacted, creates the Class A misdemeanor of intentionally failing or refusing to depart when a final order of removal is outstanding; creates the Class A misdemeanor of intentionally entering, attempting to enter, or being found in this state after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed from the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.

Voted 4/27/2026View source

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193 yea·57 nay

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Action history

  1. 4/27/2026Pub. Ch. 771
  2. 4/27/2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
  3. 4/21/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 4/9/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
  5. 4/8/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  6. 4/8/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  7. 4/7/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
  8. 4/6/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
  9. 4/6/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0934)
  10. 4/6/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 26, Nays 6