Immigration - As introduced, adds local governments to the entities that must verify that each applicant for public benefits is a United States citizen or lawfully present in the United States; authorizes the attorney general and reporter to investigate violations of requirements for verification of citizenship or presence for public benefits; requires certain reporting related to such verification for benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 58.

Summary

The bill expands Tennessee's citizenship‑verification rules to include local governments and health departments. It obligates these entities to confirm that each adult applicant for a federal, state, or local benefit is a U.S. citizen or lawfully present, keep the documentation, and report non‑citizen recipients. Failure to comply can trigger investigations, fund withholding, and misdemeanor penalties.

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