HB1847 - Tennessee - Immigrants, Local Government, General, State Employees

Companion Bill SB1685. Immigrants - Requires agencies and political subdivisions of the state to verify the lawful presence in the United States of adult applicants for certain public benefits. - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 39. Fiscal Summary for HB1847 / *SB1685 Increase State Expenditures - Exceeds $100,000 Bill Summary for HB1847 / *SB1685 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 [...]

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