Tennessee SB1046 prohibits unauthorized aliens from initiating civil actions in Tennessee courts.

Tennessee SB1046 amends state law to define "unauthorized alien" as someone unlawfully present in the U.S. according to federal immigration law. The bill specifies that unauthorized aliens cannot initiate or participate as plaintiffs in any civil action in Tennessee courts, overriding any other state law to the contrary. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Tennessee SB1046 prohibits unauthorized aliens from initiating civil actions in Tennessee courts.

Tennessee SB1046 amends state law to define "unauthorized alien" as someone unlawfully present in the U.S. according to federal immigration law. The bill specifies that unauthorized aliens cannot initiate or participate as plaintiffs in any civil action in Tennessee courts, overriding any other state law to the contrary. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.