Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 16; Title 20; Title 28 and Title 29.
Tennessee HB0609 prohibits unauthorized aliens from having standing to initiate or participate as plaintiffs in civil actions within the state. The bill defines "unauthorized alien" as individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. according to the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, aligning the definition with relevant federal laws. This legislation primarily affects individuals who are in the country without legal authorization and their ability to seek legal recourse in Tennessee courts.
Tennessee HB0609 prohibits unauthorized aliens from having standing to initiate or participate as plaintiffs in civil actions within the state. The bill defines "unauthorized alien" as individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. according to the federal Immigration and Nationality Act, aligning the definition with relevant federal laws. This legislation primarily affects individuals who are in the country without legal authorization and their ability to seek legal recourse in Tennessee courts.
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Rudd, Tim
114th General Assembly
January 30, 2025
February 19, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee