Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 50.
Tennessee SB1922 mandates that, starting July 1, 2026, all state and local governmental employers must verify the work authorization status of prospective employees using the federal E-Verify program before hiring. The bill affects state and local governments and includes provisions for enforcement by the attorney general, allowing for the withholding of state funds from noncompliant local governments. Key changes involve the implementation of mandatory verification procedures and the establishment of financial penalties for noncompliance.
Tennessee SB1922 mandates that, starting July 1, 2026, all state and local governmental employers must verify the work authorization status of prospective employees using the federal E-Verify program before hiring. The bill affects state and local governments and includes provisions for enforcement by the attorney general, allowing for the withholding of state funds from noncompliant local governments. Key changes involve the implementation of mandatory verification procedures and the establishment of financial penalties for noncompliance.
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Briggs, Richard
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
April 27, 2026
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 772