Legislation approved by the Tennessee House would require all state and local government employers to verify the lawful work status of new hires using the federal E‑Verify system beginning July 1, 2026. The bill mandates documentation retention, grants enforcement authority to the state attorney general, and allows withholding of state‑shared tax revenue from non‑compliant entities. Supporters argue it strengthens compliance and protects taxpayer-funded jobs.

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