Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41.
Tennessee SB1779 introduces two new Class A misdemeanors: one for intentionally failing or refusing to depart the state when a final order of removal is outstanding, and another for intentionally entering, attempting to enter, or being found in Tennessee after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed from the United States. The bill affects individuals who are subject to removal orders or have been previously deported. Key provisions include the establishment of these offenses under Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) across multiple titles related to state governance and criminal law.
Tennessee SB1779 introduces two new Class A misdemeanors: one for intentionally failing or refusing to depart the state when a final order of removal is outstanding, and another for intentionally entering, attempting to enter, or being found in Tennessee after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed from the United States. The bill affects individuals who are subject to removal orders or have been previously deported. Key provisions include the establishment of these offenses under Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) across multiple titles related to state governance and criminal law.
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