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TN HB0441

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bud Hulsey

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act" establishing a formal process for Tennessee to declare federal actions unconstitutional and unenforceable within the state

  • Allows nullification to be initiated through five methods: governor executive order, legislative bill, state court ruling, petition from 10 counties/municipalities, or petition from 2,000 registered voters

  • Nullification bills bypass committee review and proceed directly to floor debate, with 5 legislative days notice required before debate and votes within 3 days after debate closes

  • Prohibits state, county, and city officials from assisting in enforcement of nullified federal actions, and bars use of state or local funds for such enforcement

  • Applies to past, present, or future federal actions including laws, agency rules, executive orders, court decisions, and treaties; failed nullification bills may be reconsidered once per legislative session

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 3 and Title 4, relative to nullification.

General Assembly

Last Action

Sponsor(s) Added.

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government2/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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