HB 2018 Immigration - As enacted, requires a memorandum of understanding entered between certain law enforcement agencies and federal officials concerning enforcement of federal immigration laws to include a requirement that the agency accept and honor any immigration detainer received from federal immigration authorities. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 38 and Title 41.
Latest: May 19, 2026 · Pub. Ch. 1001
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed
72 yes · 23 no · 1 other
Apr 6, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/6/2026 Passed
72 yes · 23 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | – | 1 | – |
| Democratic | – | 22 | – |
| Republican | 72 | – | 1 |
How each member voted (96)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
5 committee, procedural and amendment votes
House: FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 2 4/16/2026 Passed
76 yes · 18 no
Apr 16, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: MESSAGE CALENDAR CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT # 2 4/16/2026 Passed
76 yes · 18 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 18 |
| Republican | 75 | – |
How each member voted (94)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/14/2026 Passed
27 yes · 5 no
Apr 14, 2026 · Result: pass
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/14/2026 Passed
27 yes · 5 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 5 |
| Republican | 26 | – |
How each member voted (32)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026 4/2/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Apr 6, 2026 · Result: fail
House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026 4/2/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
House: HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/25/2026 Passed
16 yes · 6 no
Mar 25, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/25/2026 Passed
16 yes · 6 no
| Party | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 6 |
| Republican | 16 | – |
How each member voted (22)
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House: HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/10/2026 Passed
6 yes · 0 no · 1 other
Mar 10, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE DEPARTMENTS & AGENCIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee 3/10/2026 Passed
6 yes · 0 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | Not voting |
|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | 1 |
| Republican | 6 | – |
How each member voted (7)
Party shown is each member's current party in our records. Official vote record
Where it stands
Feb 2, 2026 · House
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
Apr 6, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., Ayes 72, Nays 23, PNV 1
Apr 9, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Apr 14, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5
Apr 30, 2026 · House
Passed House
Signed by H. Speaker
May 5, 2026 · Senate
Passed Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
May 19, 2026
Became law
Signed by Governor.
Full official history (32 actions)
- Jan 22, 2026HouseFiled for introduction
- Feb 2, 2026HouseIntro., P1C.
- Feb 4, 2026HouseP2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Feb 4, 2026HouseAssigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
- Feb 25, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/3/2026
- Mar 3, 2026HouseAction Def. in s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee to 3/10/2026
- Mar 4, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Departments & Agencies Subcommittee for 3/10/2026
- Mar 9, 2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
- Mar 10, 2026HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to State & Local Government Committee
- Mar 11, 2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026
- Mar 18, 2026HouseAction def. in State & Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
- Mar 18, 2026HousePlaced on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/24/2026
- Mar 25, 2026HouseRec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Apr 1, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026
- Apr 2, 2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
- Apr 6, 2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 6, 2026HousePassed H., Ayes 72, Nays 23, PNV 1
- Apr 6, 2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Apr 9, 2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Apr 14, 2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5
- Apr 14, 2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0618)
- Apr 14, 2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Apr 14, 2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 2 - SA0964)
- Apr 15, 2026HouseH. Placed on Message Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Apr 16, 2026HouseH. concurred in S. am. no. 2 Ayes 76, Nays 18 PNV 0 HB2018
- Apr 17, 2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Apr 30, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- May 5, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker
- May 7, 2026HouseTransmitted to Governor for his action.
- May 19, 2026Signed by Governor.
- May 26, 2026Effective date(s) 07/01/2026
- May 26, 2026Pub. Ch. 1001
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