SB 1779
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Immigration - As enacted, 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.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Jan 20, 2026
- Session 114
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771
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Companion House Bill substituted
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
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Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
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Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Filed for introduction