HB 1961·TN·house
Veterans - As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Veteran Protection and Due Process Act.” - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38 and Title 58.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Glynn
Latest Action
Taken off notice for cal. in State & Local Government Committee
Apr 8, 2026
Summary
The Tennessee Veteran Protection and Due Process Act requires law‑enforcement to check whether a person is a veteran before honoring immigration detainers and bars any state or local assistance in immigration enforcement against veterans without written certification. It applies to all state and local police and sheriff offices and is meant to stop wrongful detention of veterans caused by database errors or misidentification.
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