Tennessee · 114
HB 1971
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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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee HB 1971 removes the right to seek declaratory and injunctive relief regarding the legality or constitutionality of state governmental actions for affected persons, while authorizing such actions against political subdivisions. The bill amends TCA Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 49. It does not limit other causes of action or waivers of sovereign immunity needed to vindicate rights under the Tennessee or United States Constitutions.
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Sponsors
- Andrew Farmer Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/2/2026 Passed | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 2, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Mar 30, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 30, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 25, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Feb 11, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |