HB1971

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 49, relative to causes of action.

Complete·4/23/26

Amends Tennessee law to create a cause of action for affected persons seeking relief regarding the legality or constitutionality of a political.

This bill amends Tennessee law to establish a cause of action for any affected person seeking declaratory or injunctive relief concerning the legality or constitutionality of a governmental action by a political subdivision. It specifies that this cause of action does not apply to the state, state entities, or state officials. The bill also modifies provisions related to seeking damages and challenging the validity or constitutionality of state statutes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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13 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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History

Apr 23

Pub. Ch. 664

Apr 23

Effective date(s) 04/07/2026

Apr 7

Signed by Governor.