TN SB 1779
died on adjournmentImmigration - 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1779 pass?
No. TN SB 1779 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-27): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771
What is TN SB 1779 about?
TN SB 1779 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1779?
Johnson is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1779.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-04-27 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Johnsonprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-20
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-01-21
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-22
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-18
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
2026-03-23
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
2026-03-23
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
2026-03-24
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0
2026-04-02
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
2026-04-06
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-04-06
Companion House Bill substituted
substitution
2026-04-27
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 771
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Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0 3/24/2026 Passed
2026-03-24 · pass · 7-2
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1704
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