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TN HB1693
TN HB1693AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 58 and Title 49, relative to verifying the eligibility of an applicant for an entitlement.
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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, adds a certificate of release or discharge from active duty (DD-214) issued by the United States department of defense to the list of items an applicant for a federal, state, or local public benefit may produce to a state governmental entity or local health department to verify the applicant's United States citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 58 and Title 49.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to allow a certificate of release or discharge from active duty, commonly known as a DD-214, to be used as proof of United States citizenship when applying for federal, state, or local public benefits from a state governmental entity or local health department. This addition expands the types of documents that can be presented to verify an applicant's eligibility for these benefits, providing an alternative for individuals who have served in the U.S. military.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1693&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1693 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1693.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1693.pdf |
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