Senate Bill 1731, also known as House Bill 1791, amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 27, Chapter 1, regarding the state's ability to appeal certain court orders. The bill deletes the existing language in Section 27-1-101 and replaces it with new provisions that allow the state to appeal as of right an interlocutory order from a circuit or chancery court. The specific circumstances under which the state may appeal include orders that grant, continue, or modify an injunction against the state or its officials, deny motions to dissolve or modify such injunctions, deny sovereign or qualified immunity, or deny a motion to dismiss in cases involving the constitutionality of state law or governmental actions.

Additionally, the bill includes a severability clause, ensuring that if any part of the act is found invalid, the remaining provisions will still be enforceable. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing its importance for public welfare.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27-1-101