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 23Pub. Ch. 664Latest
   2. Apr 23Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
   3. Apr 7Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Apr 6Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   5. Apr 6Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   6. Apr 6Transmitted to Governor for his action.To Governor
   7. Apr 2Received from House, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/2/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   8. Apr 2Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.Major
   9. Apr 2Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0923)
   10. Apr 2Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13Passed Senate
   11. Apr 2Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.Minor
   12. Mar 31Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.Minor
   13. Mar 30H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0861)Major
       • Vote recorded HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 3/26/2026. Result: fail.Lower
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   14. Mar 30Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   15. Mar 30Passed H., as am., Ayes 56, Nays 38, PNV 1Passed House
   16. Mar 26H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
   17. Mar 25Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
       • Vote recorded HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 3/25/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   18. Mar 25Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules CommitteeMinor
   19. Mar 25Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
   20. Mar 18Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
   21. Mar 18Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
   22. Mar 11Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
   23. Mar 4Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
   24. Mar 2Sponsor(s) withdrawn.Minor
   25. Feb 25Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
   26. Feb 20Sponsor(s) withdrawn.Minor
   27. Feb 19Sponsor(s) withdrawn.Minor
   28. Feb 18Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/11/2026
   29. Feb 11Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary CommitteeMinor
       • Vote recorded HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 2/11/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   30. Feb 11Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   31. Feb 11Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 2/18/2026
   32. Feb 4P2C, ref. to Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   33. Feb 4Assigned to s/c Civil Justice SubcommitteeMinor
   34. Feb 4Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 2/11/2026
   35. Feb 2Intro., P1C.Minor
   36. Jan 22Filed for introductionIntroduced