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TN HB2610
Bill
Status
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bud Hulsey
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AI Summary
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Creates the "Restoring State Sovereignty Through Nullification Act" establishing a formal process for Tennessee to declare federal actions unconstitutional and void within state boundaries
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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
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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
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Defines "federal action" broadly to include federal laws, agency rules, executive orders, federal court decisions, and treaties
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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