Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1704: 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.

Enacted Last action April 27, 2026: Pub. Ch. 771

Plain-language summary

HB 1704 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Pub. Ch. 771.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: William Lamberth (Republican).