Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 16; Title 20; Title 28 and Title 29.
Tennessee SB1046 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) to establish that unauthorized aliens do not have standing to commence or appear as plaintiffs in civil actions within the state. The bill specifically defines "unauthorized alien" in accordance with federal immigration law. This legislation primarily affects individuals unlawfully present in the United States, limiting their ability to engage in civil litigation in Tennessee courts.
Tennessee SB1046 amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) to establish that unauthorized aliens do not have standing to commence or appear as plaintiffs in civil actions within the state. The bill specifically defines "unauthorized alien" in accordance with federal immigration law. This legislation primarily affects individuals unlawfully present in the United States, limiting their ability to engage in civil litigation in Tennessee courts.
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Bowling, Janice
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
February 12, 2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee