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TN SB0990

TN SB0990
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50, relative to E-Verify.


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Introduced
02/05/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
03/30/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/30/2026

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, defines for purposes of the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, a "private employer" as any person who is required by federal law and regulations to report remuneration paid to at least one employee; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8 and Title 50.

AI Summary

This bill, concerning E-Verify, a federal program used by employers to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of their workers, lowers the threshold for when employers must use it by changing the requirement from having "at least six (6) employees" to "at least one (1) employee." It also modifies the consequences for employers who fail to provide evidence of compliance with work authorization checks, allowing for the suspension of their business licenses by local governments, with the suspension being temporary for first or second violations and permanent for third or subsequent violations. This act will take effect on January 1, 2027, and will apply to actions and hires made on or after that date.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 622 (on 03/30/2026)

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