HB1710Enacted

Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 58.

Tennessee HB1710 amends existing law to require local governments to verify that applicants for public benefits are either United States citizens or lawfully present in the country. The bill authorizes the attorney general and reporter to investigate any violations of these verification requirements and mandates specific reporting related to the verification process for public benefits. This legislation affects local government entities and individuals applying for public benefits in Tennessee.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1710 amends existing law to require local governments to verify that applicants for public benefits are either United States citizens or lawfully present in the country. The bill authorizes the attorney general and reporter to investigate any violations of these verification requirements and mandates specific reporting related to the verification process for public benefits. This legislation affects local government entities and individuals applying for public benefits in Tennessee.

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Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 15, 2026

Last Action

May 27, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1106

Subjects
ImmigrationPublic Funds and FinancingLocal Government, GeneralFinance and Administration, Dept. ofAttorney General and Reporter

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