TN HB1971 2026
State Immunity from Constitutional Lawsuits
Date of Vote: April 2, 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
18100% REPUBLICANS0% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
VOTED NAY
1353.85% REPUBLICANS46.15% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea
Janince BowlingState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:92.86
Paul RoseState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.30
Ferrell HaileState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.55
Jack JohnsonState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.43
Joseph HensleyState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:89.29
Brent TaylorState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.43
Voted nay
J. Adam LoweState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:100.00
Rusty CroweState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.55
Robert HarshbargerState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:95.65
Richard BriggsState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:89.29
Bo WatsonState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:100.00
Mark PodyState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:96.30
Not Voting
Kerry RobertsState SenateTennessee
Lifetime Score:98.00
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