SB 1587 signed

Immigration - As introduced, creates a Class A misdemeanor for a person who is unlawfully present in the United States to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state; requires the law enforcement agency of an officer who arrests a person who is unlawfully present in the United States to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this state to ensure that federal immigration authorities are notified; creates related civil actions that may be pursued by the attorney general and reporter or by a qui tam plaintiff. - Amends TCA Title 55, Chapter 50.

Type: bill Introduced: January 13, 2026 Last action: May 22, 2026 👁 2 views

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Signed by Governor.

🏷️ Topics

"Immigration"
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