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

HB 609 would prevent unauthorized immigrants (people in the U.S. without legal status under federal immigration law) from filing or being a plaintiff in any civil lawsuit in Tennessee courts. The bill defines "unauthorized alien" per federal immigration law and amends multiple Tennessee Code sections (including Titles 4, 8, 16, 20, 28, and 29) to remove their legal standing in civil cases. This change would directly affect immigrants without legal status who might otherwise seek court remedies for issues like workplace injuries or housing disputes. The bill does not alter federal immigration status but restricts access to state civil courts for this group.