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TN HB2610

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

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 void within state boundaries

  • Authorizes nullification through multiple pathways: governor executive order, legislative bill (bypassing committees and going directly to floor vote), state court rulings, petitions from 10 counties/municipalities, or petitions from 2,000 registered voters

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

  • Defines "federal action" broadly to include federal laws, agency rules, executive orders, federal court decisions, and treaties

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to past, present, or future federal actions with no statute of limitations

Legislative Description

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

General Assembly

Last Action

Placed on cal. State & Local Government Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/11/2026
Public Service Subcommittee3/4/2026
State & Local Government2/5/2026

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