TN SB 1958
died on adjournmentRemedies 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
Quick answers
Did TN SB 1958 pass?
No. TN SB 1958 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 664
What is TN SB 1958 about?
TN SB 1958 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1958?
Stevens is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1958.
- Introduced
- 2026-02-02
- Latest action
- 2026-04-23 — Comp. became Pub. Ch. 664
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- Stevensprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
2026-01-22
Filed for introduction
filing
2026-02-02
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-02-05
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
referral-committee
2026-02-11
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/17/2026
2026-02-17
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
2026-02-23
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-16
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-18
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
2026-03-23
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
2026-03-23
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
2026-03-24
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1
2026-03-24
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-03-31
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
2026-04-02
Sponsor(s) Added.
sponsorship
2026-04-02
Companion House Bill substituted
substitution
2026-04-23
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 664
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Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee 2/17/2026 Failed (2)
2026-02-17 · fail · 4-4
Member-level votes (1)
- Roberts: not voting
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 6, Nays 2 PNV 1 3/24/2026 Passed (1)
2026-03-24 · pass · 6-2
Member-level votes (1)
- Roberts: not voting
Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1971
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