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SB1797 • 2026

Creates provisions regarding the severability of provisions in a legislative act

Creates provisions regarding the severability of provisions in a legislative act

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Trent, Curtis; House handler: N/A
Last action
2026-02-26
Official status
S First Read
Effective date
2026-08-28

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-26 S486

    S First Read

Official Summary Text

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SB 1797 - If any provision of a legislative act is found to be unconstitutional for any reason, this act requires the void provision shall be severed and the remaining valid provisions shall be valid. The court shall presume that the General Assembly would have enacted the valid provisions without the void one. If the court finds by clear and convincing evidence that the General Assembly would not have enacted the valid provisions absent the void provision, then the valid provisions shall also be declared invalid.
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