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HB 2018·TN·house

Immigration - As enacted, requires a memorandum of understanding entered between certain law enforcement agencies and federal officials concerning enforcement of federal immigration laws to include a requirement that the agency accept and honor any immigration detainer received from federal immigration authorities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41.

Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Cochran
Latest Action

Pub. Ch. 1001

May 26, 2026

Summary

The bill amends state statutes to mandate that any participating law‑enforcement agency must accept and comply with immigration detainers issued by federal authorities. It applies to agencies that enter a memorandum of understanding with the federal government, requiring them to hold detained individuals for up to 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) and notify immigration officials before release.

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