Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

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.

Enacted Last action April 23, 2026: Pub. Ch. 664

Plain-language summary

HB 1971 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Pub. Ch. 664.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Farmer (Republican).