Senate Bill 1952 and House Bill 1707 propose amendments to various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated, particularly focusing on immigration enforcement. The bills include a provision that mandates each court to cooperate with the United States Department of Homeland Security and federal immigration authorities in enforcing federal immigration law. Additionally, the bills stipulate that judges who obstruct these lawful operations may be referred to the board of judicial conduct for potential judicial misconduct proceedings, which could lead to their removal from office.

Furthermore, the bills amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-68-104(d) by deleting the phrase "less than ninety (90) days nor." The overall intent of the legislation is to strengthen the enforcement of federal immigration laws at the state level and hold judges accountable for any actions that may hinder these efforts. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 7-68-104(d), 7-68-104
Amended with HA0758 -- 04/02/2026: 7-68-104(d), 7-68-104
Amended with HA0758, SA0999 -- 04/20/2026: 7-68-104(d), 7-68-104