HB 1706·TN·house
Immigration - As enacted, creates certain offenses for a person who is unlawfully present in the United States to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state and a direct employer of such person; requires the law enforcement agency of an officer who arrests a person who is unlawfully present in the United States to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state to ensure that federal immigration authorities are notified; creates related civil actions for persons injured by an unlawfull...
Signed into LawFiled Jan 15, 2026
Sponsor: Jason Zachary (R)
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1070
May 27, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a misdemeanor for an undocumented person to drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) in Tennessee and for any employer or state official who knowingly permits it. It also imposes strict liability and hefty civil penalties for accidents caused by such drivers, and allows the attorney general or private citizens to sue violators, with possible million‑dollar fines.
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