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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