Signed by Governor Bill Lee

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals individuals' ability to sue the state for claims of new unconstitutional laws without having first endured harm in Tennessee.

Highlights:

• Authorizes only affected individuals to bring legal action against a political subdivision of the state regarding the legality or constitutionality of a governmental action (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits individuals from having a cause of legal action against a political subdivision to seek damages or challenge the validity of any state statute (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that the amendments introduced in this Act do not waive the sovereign immunity of the state, state entities, or state officials (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that this Act will take effect upon its passage (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that repeals individuals' ability to sue the state for claims of new unconstitutional laws without having first endured harm in Tennessee.

Highlights:

• Authorizes only affected individuals to bring legal action against a political subdivision of the state regarding the legality or constitutionality of a governmental action (Sec. 3).

• Prohibits individuals from having a cause of legal action against a political subdivision to seek damages or challenge the validity of any state statute (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that the amendments introduced in this Act do not waive the sovereign immunity of the state, state entities, or state officials (Sec. 3).

• Specifies that this Act will take effect upon its passage (Sec. 5).

Full Bill Text