Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 1973: 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
SB 1973 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Raumesh Akbari (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2026): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raumesh Akbari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
- Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
- Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Filed for introduction