SB1922

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 SB1922 mandates employers to use the E-Verify program to confirm work authorization of prospective employees starting July 1, 2026.

Tennessee SB1922 amends various sections of Tennessee Code Annotated to require employers to use the E-Verify program for verifying the work authorization status of prospective employees. Employers must maintain documentation of E-Verify results for each verified employee. The attorney general and reporter can investigate allegations of non-compliance and enforce compliance by withholding state funds or taking action against local governments. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0

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2 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Apr 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 772

Mar 30

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Mar 30

Senate

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