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SB 1779STATE · 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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7 yea·2 nay

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Action history

  1. 4/27/2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771
  2. 4/6/2026Sponsor(s) Added.
  3. 4/6/2026Companion House Bill substituted
  4. 4/2/2026Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
  5. 3/24/2026Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
  6. 3/23/2026Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
  7. 3/23/2026Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
  8. 3/18/2026Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
  9. 1/22/2026Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
  10. 1/21/2026Introduced, Passed on First Consideration