Senate Bill 1486 amends Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the enforcement of immigration laws by requiring law enforcement agencies to comply with federal immigration detainers. Specifically, the bill adds a new requirement that, starting July 1, 2026, law enforcement must accept and honor any immigration detainer received from federal authorities. This includes maintaining custody of the individual for an additional forty-eight hours beyond their scheduled release, excluding weekends and holidays, to facilitate the transfer to federal custody.

Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in Section 7-68-105(b) by removing the word "and" at the end of subdivision (2) and replacing the period at the end of subdivision (3) with "; and" to introduce the new subdivision (4). This legislative change aims to ensure that local law enforcement agencies actively participate in federal immigration enforcement efforts. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-68-105(b), 7-68-105