TN SB1915 2026

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Require local governments to verify applicants' citizenship, report noncitizens to ICE, and allow the AG to withhold funds.

Date of Vote: April 21, 2026

Chamber of Origin: Senate

As enacted, adds local governments to the entities that must verify that each applicant for public benefits is a United States citizen or lawfully present in the United States; authorizes certain investigations of violations of requirements for verification of citizenship or presence for public benefits; requires certain reporting related to such verification for benefits; makes other related changes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 1 and Title 4, Chapter 58.

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Voted YEA

73
100% REPUBLICANS0% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS

VOTED NAY

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0% REPUBLICANS100% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea

Mark CochranState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:90.63
Kevin RaperState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:90.63
Cameron SextonState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.88
Greg MartinState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.88
Michele ReneauState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:92.31
Greg VitalState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.97

Voted nay

Aftyn BehnState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:13.79
Justin JonesState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:18.18
Jason PowellState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:12.90
Vincent DixieState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:14.29
Johnny ShawState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:41.94
Ronnie GlynnState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:22.58

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