HB1272 - Tennessee - Immigrants, Local Government, General, State Government, Welfare

Companion Bill SB0904. Immigrants - Requires all state agencies and political subdivisions to verify eligibility of all individuals 18 years of age or older before providing public benefits by using the federal "systematic alien verification for entitlements" or "SAVE" program, with limited exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39. Fiscal Summary for HB1272 / *SB0904Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $100,000 Bill Summary for HB1272 / *SB0904 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 [...]

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