# Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-204: Amendment or repeal of laws not to diminish or annul acquired rights

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T8_C34_S8-34-204

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 8-34-204
- **Heading:** Amendment or repeal of laws not to diminish or annul acquired rights
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 8 / Chapter 34 / Section 8-34-204

## Text

Every provision of chapters 34-37 of this title shall be subject to amendment or repeal by any session of the general assembly; provided, that no such amendment or repeal shall diminish or annul, in any respect, any right acquired by a member or beneficiary under chapters 34-37 of this title. Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 17; T.C.A., § 8-3948.
Every provision of chapters 34-37 of this title shall be subject to amendment or repeal by any session of the general assembly; provided, that no such amendment or repeal shall diminish or annul, in any respect, any right acquired by a member or beneficiary under chapters 34-37 of this title.
Acts 1972, ch. 814, § 17; T.C.A., § 8-3948.

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