Bill requiring reporting of immigrants by public clinics, other agencies heads to governor’s desk

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 466

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Legislation requiring local and state agencies to verify immigration status for adults seeking public benefits — and mandating reporting of individuals without legal status — is headed to the governor’s desk after clearing the Tennessee House on Tuesday.

It is one of two bills the House passed in their first meeting of the day targeting immigrants without legal status, a key plank of Tennessee Republican’s’ agenda this year.

The House on Tuesday also

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