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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