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HB0493

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 29; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35 and Title 36, relative to civil justice.

Introduced·1/29/25

Extends the time limit for filing certain civil actions in Tennessee from 60 to 90 days.

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 34, Section 34-1-108(a), to increase the time limit for filing certain civil actions from 60 to 90 days. This change applies to the statute of limitations for initiating civil actions, thereby affecting individuals and entities involved in civil litigation within the state. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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History

Mar 2

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Mar 2

House

Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

Mar 2

House

Sponsor change.