TN HB1971 2026
State Immunity from Constitutional Lawsuits
Date of Vote: March 30, 2026
Chamber of Origin: HouseAs 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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Turning Point Action’s Position
Voted YEA
5694.64% REPUBLICANS5.36% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
VOTED NAY
3847.37% REPUBLICANS52.63% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea
Jake McCalmonState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.88
Lee ReevesState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.15
Sabi KumarState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:93.10
Aron MaberryState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.15
Chris ToddState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.97
Michael LankfordState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:95.24
Voted nay
Tom LeatherwoodState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:100.00
Eugene BulsoState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:100.00
Ed ButlerState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:100.00
Monty FrittsState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:93.55
Scott CepickyState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:100.00
Timothy HillState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:100.00
Not Voting
Bud HulseyState HouseTennessee
Lifetime Score:98.39
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