House Bill 177, sponsored by Reeves, aims to address issues related to illegal immigration in Tennessee. The bill urges the Department of Safety to conduct a comprehensive study on the enforcement of federal immigration laws, including detentions, removals, and related investigations within the state. The findings and recommendations from this study are to be submitted to the governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2026, should the study take place.

The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of addressing immigration-related challenges for the public welfare. There are no specific insertions or deletions noted in the text of the bill.