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.

HB 1037 specifies that undocumented immigrants (defined as "unauthorized aliens" under federal immigration law) cannot file or join certain civil lawsuits in Tennessee courts. The bill directly affects individuals unlawfully present in the U.S. who might seek legal remedies under Title 29 of Tennessee law. It amends multiple Tennessee Code sections to remove standing for unauthorized aliens in civil actions, meaning they cannot initiate or participate as plaintiffs in these cases. The law does not change immigration status or create new enforcement but restricts court access for this specific group in civil matters. This is a procedural change to civil litigation rules, not a broader immigration policy.