HB2069

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8 and Title 29, relative to lawsuits.

Introduced·1/23/26

Tennessee HB2069 amends state law to regulate contingent fee contracts for legal services by political subdivisions.

Tennessee HB2069 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Title 8, and Title 29 to establish requirements for political subdivisions entering into contingent fee contracts for legal services. Political subdivisions must obtain approval from the attorney general and reporter before executing such contracts. The attorney general and reporter must review the proposed contract, including a copy, a description of the legal matter, and an explanation of why a contingent fee is in the best interest of the residents.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

73 Yea

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18 Nay

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History

Apr 14

House

Taken off notice for cal. in Judiciary Committee

Apr 9

House

H. adopted am. (Amendment 2 - HA1048)

Apr 9

House

Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1010)