Bill > HB0374

This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify the rules for legal actions challenging governmental actions by specifying that such declaratory or injunctive relief cases must be brought in state court. The bill establishes that while affected persons can seek declaratory or injunctive relief regarding the legality or constitutionality of a governmental action, they cannot seek monetary damages through these actions. Importantly, the legislation explicitly preserves existing legal immunities and privileges for the state, state entities, and state officials under both federal and state law, and does not expand the existing justiciability doctrines (legal principles that determine whether a court can hear a specific type of case) applicable to state courts. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law and will apply to legal actions filed on or after that date, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by providing clear guidelines for challenging governmental actions through the state court system.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0374&ga=114