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This bill amends Tennessee state law to clarify the rights of individuals to file legal actions challenging governmental actions in state courts. Specifically, the bill establishes that an affected person can bring a cause of action in state court to seek declaratory or injunctive relief (legal remedies that ask the court to declare the legality of an action or prevent a potential action) regarding the constitutionality or legality of a governmental action. However, the bill explicitly prohibits seeking monetary damages through such actions. Importantly, the bill also maintains existing legal protections by specifying that this new provision does not waive or eliminate the immunities and privileges currently afforded to the state, state entities, and state officials under existing federal or state laws. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law and will apply to legal actions filed from that point forward, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare by providing a clear legal pathway for challenging governmental actions while preserving existing legal protections.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0383&ga=114