HB1705

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 12 and Title 50, relative to employment.

Complete·4/27/26

Tennessee HB1705 mandates employers to use the E-Verify program for work authorization checks.

Tennessee HB1705 amends Tennessee Code to require employers to use the E-Verify program for verifying the work authorization status of prospective employees starting July 1, 2026. Employers must maintain documentation of E-Verify results for each employee. The attorney general and reporter can enforce compliance by withholding state funds from local governments or local education agencies that violate this requirement. The act also defines terms such as "employee," "employer," and "E-Verify program.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

76 Yea

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14 Nay

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History

Apr 27

Pub. Ch. 772

Apr 27

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 21

Signed by Governor.