HB1710

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 58, relative to public benefits.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee HB1710 amends public benefits verification processes for state and local entities.

Tennessee HB1710 revises public benefits verification requirements for state and local entities. It mandates that state and local governmental entities and local health departments verify the citizenship status of applicants for public benefits. These entities must report monthly on the number of applicants and those found ineligible. The bill also outlines penalties for non-compliance and establishes procedures for fund management related to enforcement actions. The changes take effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

11 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1106

Apr 21

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 21

House

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