SB0791Second Reading

Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 16; Title 20; Title 28 and Title 29.

Tennessee SB0791 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) to define "unauthorized alien" as a person unlawfully present in the U.S. and prohibits such individuals from having standing to commence or appear as plaintiffs in civil actions. This bill affects parties involved in civil proceedings and aims to clarify the legal status of unauthorized aliens in relation to civil law. Key provisions include the definition of unauthorized aliens and the restriction on their ability to initiate or participate in civil lawsuits.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0791 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) to define "unauthorized alien" as a person unlawfully present in the U.S. and prohibits such individuals from having standing to commence or appear as plaintiffs in civil actions. This bill affects parties involved in civil proceedings and aims to clarify the legal status of unauthorized aliens in relation to civil law. Key provisions include the definition of unauthorized aliens and the restriction on their ability to initiate or participate in civil lawsuits.

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Sponsor

Bailey, Paul

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

February 4, 2025

Last Action

February 12, 2025

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Civil ProcedureTort Liability and ReformImmigration

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