HB 1971
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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.
- Tennessee
- House / Assembly
- Introduced Jan 22, 2026
- Session 114
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Pub. Ch. 664
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Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
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Signed by Governor.
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Signed by H. Speaker
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Signed by Senate Speaker
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Transmitted to Governor for his action.
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Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
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Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
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Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0923)
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Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13
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Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
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Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
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H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0861)
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Passed H., as am., Ayes 56, Nays 38, PNV 1
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
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Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
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Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
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Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
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Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
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Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
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Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
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Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
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Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
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Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
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Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/11/2026
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Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Sponsor(s) Added.
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Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 2/18/2026
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P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
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Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
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Intro., P1C.
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Filed for introduction