Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1693: State Government - As introduced, adds a certificate of release or discharge from active duty (DD-214) issued by the United States department of defense to the list of items an applicant for a federal, state, or local public benefit may produce to a state governmental entity or local health department to verify the applicant's United States citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 58 and Title 49.

Introduced Last action January 21, 2026: Intro., P1C.

Plain-language summary

HB 1693 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: State Government - As introduced, adds a certificate of release or discharge from active duty (DD-214) issued by the United States department of defense to the list of items an applicant for a federal, state, or local public benefit may produce to a state governmental entity or local health department to verify the applicant's United States citizenship. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 58 and Title 49. Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2026): Intro., P1C.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Michele Reneau (Republican).