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HB 1918

Immigration - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Private Workplace Due Process and Warrant Protection Act." - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 8; Title 38; Title 50; Title 62 and Title 66.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Larry Miller

Tennessee bill establishes due process and warrant requirements for immigration enforcement actions in private workplaces across multiple legal codes.

Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 1918

Legislative bill overview

HB 1918, the "Tennessee Private Workplace Due Process and Warrant Protection Act," amends multiple sections of Tennessee law (Titles 7, 8, 38, 50, 62, and 66) to establish new requirements around immigration enforcement in private workplaces. The bill appears to establish procedural protections and warrant requirements for immigration-related workplace actions, though the full text details are not provided in this summary.

Why is this important

This legislation directly affects how immigration enforcement occurs in Tennessee's private sector workplaces, potentially impacting both employers and workers. It addresses the intersection of federal immigration authority and state/private employment law, which affects thousands of Tennessee businesses and workers across various industries.

Potential points of contention

  • Employer liability and compliance burden: Businesses may face conflicting obligations between state requirements and federal immigration enforcement, creating legal uncertainty and administrative costs
  • Enforcement scope and effectiveness: The bill's warrant requirements could either protect worker rights or limit immigration enforcement capacity, depending on implementation details and interpretation
  • Federal-state authority tensions: The bill may conflict with federal immigration law and enforcement priorities, potentially creating jurisdictional disputes or legal challenges

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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