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

SB 1779: 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.

In committee Last action April 27, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771

Plain-language summary

SB 1779 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 20, 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: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (April 27, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.