SB 1779
  • Introduced
    Jan 20, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1779
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Immigration - As introduced, creates the Class A misdemeanor of intentionally failing or refusing to depart when a final order of removal is outstanding; creates the Class A misdemeanor of intentionally entering, attempting to enter, or being found in this state after being denied admission, excluded, deported, or removed from the United States. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40 and Title 41. Companion bill has been assigned Public Chapter Number 771 by the Secretary of State.
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executive • Apr 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771
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Feb 11, 2026, House
HOUSE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 2/11/2026 Passed (5)
YES: 6
NO: 2
OTHER: 0
YES: 6

    NO: 2

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 11, 2026, House
      HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/11/2026 Passed (4)
      YES: 15
      NO: 5
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 15

        NO: 5

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 16, 2026, House
          HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/16/2026 3/12/2026 (3)
          YES: 0
          NO: 0
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 0

            NO: 0

              OTHER: 0
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              Mar 16, 2026, House
              FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PREVIOUS QUESTION AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/16/2026 Passed (2)
              YES: 73
              NO: 22
              OTHER: 0
              YES: 73

                NO: 22

                  OTHER: 0
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                  Mar 16, 2026, House
                  FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/16/2026 Passed (1)
                  YES: 73
                  NO: 22
                  OTHER: 0
                  YES: 73

                    NO: 22

                      OTHER: 0
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                      Mar 24, 2026, Senate
                      SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 3/24/2026 Passed (2)
                      YES: 7
                      NO: 2
                      OTHER: 0
                      YES: 7

                        NO: 2

                          OTHER: 0
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                          Apr 06, 2026, Senate
                          FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/6/2026 Passed (1)
                          YES: 26
                          NO: 6
                          OTHER: 0
                          YES: 26

                            NO: 6

                              OTHER: 0
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                              • Apr 27, 2026 | executive
                                • Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771
                              • Apr 06, 2026 | Senate
                                • Companion House Bill substituted
                                • Sponsor(s) Added.
                              • Apr 02, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
                              • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                                • Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
                              • Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
                                • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
                                • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
                              • Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
                                • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
                              • Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
                                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
                              • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
                              • Jan 20, 2026 | Senate
                                • Filed for introduction
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