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

SB 1952: Immigration - As enacted, requires, until February 1, 2029, each court to cooperate with the U.S. department of homeland security and federal immigration authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law; authorizes, until February 1, 2029, a judge who obstructs lawful operations by such department and such authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law to be referred to the board of judicial conduct for proceedings; clarifies that any findings by the board that the judge committed judicial misconduct may be cause for removal. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17 and Title 38.

In committee Last action May 18, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 953

Plain-language summary

SB 1952 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Immigration - As enacted, requires, until February 1, 2029, each court to cooperate with the U.S. department of homeland security and federal immigration authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law; authorizes, until February 1, 2029, a judge who obstructs lawful operations by such department and such authorities acting in the enforcement of federal immigration law to be referred to the board of judicial conduct for proceedings; clarifies that any findings by the board that the judge committed judicial misconduct may be cause for removal. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 8; Title 16; Title 17 and Title 38. Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 953.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican).