TennesseeHB 1971114th General Assembly (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

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

Sponsored By: Andrew Farmer (Republican)

Became Law

Remedies and Special Proceedings

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Clear way to seek relief for violations

If you believe Tennessee Code §49-7-191 was violated, you can seek relief under §4-21-311. The law gives a clear court path for people who claim a violation of that section. This takes effect upon becoming law.

People can challenge local government actions

You can ask a court to stop or declare illegal a local government action. This covers cities, counties, school districts, utility districts, and similar local bodies. The law allows only declaratory or injunctive relief, not money damages. You cannot use this to challenge a state statute. Other claims under the U.S. or Tennessee Constitutions remain available. This takes effect upon becoming law.

One section of state code repealed

The law repeals Tennessee Code Annotated §1-3-121. Anything that section required or allowed no longer applies. People or groups who relied on it may see changes in their rights or duties. This takes effect upon becoming law.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Andrew Farmer
Republican • House

Cosponsors

Fred Atchley
Republican • House
Rush Bricken
Republican • House
Mark Cochran
Republican • House
Jeremy Faison
Republican • House
Gary Hicks
Republican • House
William Lamberth
Republican • House
Debra Moody
Republican • House
Cameron Speaker Sexton
Republican • House
Ron Travis
Republican • House
Dave Wright
Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 91 • No: 61

Senate vote • 4/2/2026

FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/2/2026

Yes: 18 • No: 13

House vote • 3/30/2026

FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/30/2026

Yes: 56 • No: 38

House vote • 3/30/2026

HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2026

HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE

Yes: 11 • No: 9

House vote • 2/11/2026

HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE

Yes: 6 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

Pub. Ch. 664
4/23/2026
Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
4/23/2026
Signed by Governor.
4/7/2026
Signed by H. Speaker
4/6/2026House
Signed by Senate Speaker
4/6/2026Senate
Transmitted to Governor for his action.
4/6/2026House
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/2/2026Senate
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/2/2026Senate
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0923)
4/2/2026Senate
Passed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13
4/2/2026Senate
Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/2/2026House
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
3/31/2026House
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0861)
3/30/2026House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 56, Nays 38, PNV 1
3/30/2026House
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/30/2026House
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
3/26/2026House
Sponsor(s) Added.
3/25/2026House
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/25/2026House
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
3/25/2026House
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
3/18/2026House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
3/18/2026House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026House
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
3/4/2026House
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
3/2/2026House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
2/25/2026House

Bill Text

Enrolled / Public Chapter
PDF
Fiscal Note
PDF
HA0861
PDF
Introduced
PDF
SA0923
PDF

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