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SB 990

Employees, Employers - 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.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Joey Hensley

Tennessee must publish annual reports on employer E-Verify enrollment and work authorization checks through its employment verification office using current resources.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 622
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Bill Summary · SB 990

Legislative bill overview

SB 990 requires Tennessee's Office of Employment Verification Assistance to create and publish an annual report documenting how many employers it has enrolled in E-Verify or assisted with work authorization status checks. The requirement uses existing departmental resources rather than appropriating new funding.

Why is this important

E-Verify is the federal system employers use to confirm worker eligibility, and transparency about participation rates helps legislators assess program effectiveness and identify gaps in workplace compliance. The report would provide public visibility into state-level employment verification efforts and workforce development outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation concerns: Though stated to use "existing resources," compiling and publishing detailed employer enrollment data could divert staff time from other employment verification duties
  • Privacy and competitive considerations: Reporting enrollment numbers could reveal which employers use E-Verify and which don't, raising questions about business confidentiality versus public transparency
  • Vague metrics: The bill doesn't specify reporting frequency, required detail level, or performance benchmarks, leaving implementation details undefined

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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