HB 1971STATE · TennesseeIntroduced
Remedies and Special Proceedings - As enacted, removes the right of a cause of action for any affected person who seeks declaratory and injunctive relief in any action brought regarding the legality or constitutionality of a state governmental action; authorizes such an action against a political subdivision of this state; does not limit any other cause of action or waiver of sovereign immunity to vindicate rights under the Tennessee Constitution or the United States Constitution. - Amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 49.
Latest action: Pub. Ch. 664
Voted: 4/23/2026
How representatives voted
0 yea·0 nay·2 other
- Bud HulseyABSENT
State Representative · Republican · TN
- Kerry RobertsABSENT
State Senator · Republican · TN
Action history
- 4/23/2026Pub. Ch. 664
- 4/23/2026Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
- 4/7/2026Signed by Governor.
- 4/6/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- 4/6/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
- 4/6/2026Signed by H. Speaker
- 4/2/2026Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- 4/2/2026Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13
- 4/2/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0923)
- 4/2/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.