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Yes: 91 • No: 61
TennesseeHB 1971114th General Assembly (2025-2026)House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, Chapter 3 and Title 49, relative to causes of action.
Sponsored By: Andrew Farmer (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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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One section of state code repealed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 Sexton
Republican • House
Travis
Affiliation unavailable
Dave Wright
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
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
Effective date(s) 04/07/2026
4/23/2026Pub. Ch. 664
4/23/2026Signed by Governor.
4/7/2026Transmitted to Governor for his action.
4/6/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/6/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
4/6/2026HouseEnrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
4/2/2026HousePassed Senate, Ayes 18, Nays 13
4/2/2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0923)
4/2/2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
4/2/2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
4/2/2026SenateEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
3/31/2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 56, Nays 38, PNV 1
3/30/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
3/30/2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA0861)
3/30/2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
3/26/2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/26/2026
3/25/2026HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
3/25/2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
3/25/2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
3/18/2026HouseAction def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
3/18/2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
3/11/2026HouseAction def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
3/4/2026HouseSponsor(s) withdrawn.
3/2/2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/4/2026
2/25/2026House
Bill Text
HA0861
3/30/2026
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
SA0923
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