Tennessee · 114

SB 1958

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.

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Tennessee SB 1958 removes the right to seek declaratory and injunctive relief regarding the legality or constitutionality of state governmental actions for affected persons. The bill authorizes such actions against political subdivisions of the state while explicitly not limiting other causes of action or waivers of sovereign immunity under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions. It amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 49.

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Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to… upper pass 0 0 1 Mar 24, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee 2/17/2026… upper fail 0 0 1 Feb 17, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0