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

HB 1037: Civil Procedure - As introduced, specifies that an unauthorized alien does not have standing to commence or appear as a plaintiff in certain civil actions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 16; Title 20; Title 28 and Title 29.

In committee Last action February 11, 2025: Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 1037 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Procedure - As introduced, specifies that an unauthorized alien does not have standing to commence or appear as a plaintiff in certain civil actions. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 8; Title 16; Title 20; Title 28 and Title 29. Primary sponsor: Johnny Garrett (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 11, 2025): Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnny Garrett (Republican).