HB1052 - Tennessee: County Government, Municipal Government, Public Employees, State Government, Welfare

Companion Bill SB1020. State Government - Requires state agencies and political subdivisions to verify the immigration status of persons 18 or older prior to providing public benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39. Fiscal Summary for *HB1052 / SB1020Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $100,000 Bill Summary for *HB1052 / SB1020 This bill requires each agency and political subdivision of the state to verify the lawful presence in the U.S. of each person 18 years of age and older who applies for state, local, or federal public benefits. Verification would not be required for: (1) Any purpose for which lawful presence in the United States is not required by law, ordinance or rule; (2) Obtaining health care items and services that are necessary for the treatment of an emergency medical condition of the person involved and that [...]

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