Immigration - 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.

SB 1915 requires all Tennessee local governments (counties, cities, and towns) to verify that applicants over 18 for public benefits are U.S. citizens or lawfully present in the U.S. This applies to state, local, and health department programs administering benefits. The bill mandates verification before benefit distribution, with local governments implementing the requirement after July 1, 2026, when updating forms or systems. It also authorizes the attorney general to investigate violations and requires agencies to maintain verification records. The law updates existing rules to expand verification duties beyond state agencies to include all local governments.