Tennessee Senate · Feb 17, 2026
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee 2/17/2026 Failed (2)
Result: fail
SB 1958: 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.
State vote data last updated Oct 22, 2026, 8:07 PM.
Totals
| Nay | Yea | Not voting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Total | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Todd Gardenhire(Republican) | Yea |
| Bobby Harshbarger(Republican) | Nay |
| Sara Kyle(Democratic) | Nay |
| London Lamar(Democratic) | Nay |
| Kerry Roberts(Republican) | Not voting |
| Paul Rose(Republican) | Yea |
| Robert Stevens(Republican) | Yea |
| Brent Taylor(Republican) | Nay |
| Mark White(Republican) | Yea |