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.

HB 1710 requires Tennessee counties, cities, and towns (local governmental entities) to verify applicants' U.S. citizenship or lawful presence in the U.S. before distributing public benefits. This applies to all applicants aged 18+ seeking federal, state, or local benefits, with implementation required by updating forms or systems after July 1, 2026. The bill authorizes the attorney general to investigate violations of these verification rules and mandates local entities to maintain applicant documentation. It also specifies that benefits cannot be delayed solely while verification is pending, and final verification failures trigger benefit termination.