SB1973In Committee

Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act

Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41.

Tennessee SB1973, titled the "Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act," aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to immigration detention practices. The bill affects individuals who may be subject to unlawful detention based on their immigration status, as well as law enforcement and detention facilities. Key provisions include establishing guidelines to prevent unlawful immigration detention and ensuring that individuals are not held without proper legal justification.

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Overview

Tennessee SB1973, titled the "Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act," aims to amend various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated related to immigration detention practices. The bill affects individuals who may be subject to unlawful detention based on their immigration status, as well as law enforcement and detention facilities. Key provisions include establishing guidelines to prevent unlawful immigration detention and ensuring that individuals are not held without proper legal justification.

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Sponsor

Akbari, Raumesh

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

March 24, 2026

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Subjects
ImmigrationTitles, ShortSheriffsPoliceLaw EnforcementJails, Local Lock-ups

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