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

HB 2018: Immigration - As enacted, requires a memorandum of understanding entered between certain law enforcement agencies and federal officials concerning enforcement of federal immigration laws to include a requirement that the agency accept and honor any immigration detainer received from federal immigration authorities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41.

Enacted Last action May 26, 2026: Pub. Ch. 1001

Plain-language summary

HB 2018 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Immigration - As enacted, requires a memorandum of understanding entered between certain law enforcement agencies and federal officials concerning enforcement of federal immigration laws to include a requirement that the agency accept and honor any immigration detainer received from federal immigration authorities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41. Primary sponsor: Mark Cochran (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Pub. Ch. 1001.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mark Cochran (Republican).