House Bill 177, also known as Senate Bill 1087, proposes an amendment to various titles within the Tennessee Code Annotated concerning illegal immigration. The bill urges the Department of Safety to conduct a study on the enforcement of federal immigration laws, including detentions, removals, and related investigations within the state. Should the study take place, the Department is required to submit a report detailing its findings and recommendations to the governor and the General Assembly by January 1, 2026.

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