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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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 23Comp. became Pub. Ch. 664Latest
   2. Apr 2Companion House Bill substitutedMajor
   3. Apr 2Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   4. Mar 31Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
   5. Mar 24Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
      • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1 3/24/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   6. Mar 24Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1
   7. Mar 23Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
   8. Mar 23Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
   9. Mar 18Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
   10. Mar 16Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   11. Feb 23Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   12. Feb 17Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee 2/17/2026 Failed. Result: fail.Upper
   13. Feb 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
   14. Feb 5Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   15. Feb 2Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   16. Jan 22Filed for introductionIntroduced