Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 1937: Immigration - As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act.” - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1937 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Immigration - As introduced, enacts the “Tennessee Freedom from Unlawful Immigration Detention Act.” - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 40 and Title 41. Primary sponsor: Gabby Salinas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2026): Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabby Salinas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 96 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Failed in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee of State & Local Government Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/17/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee - Judiciary Committee
- Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction