Tennessee HB2585 limits noneconomic damages to $1,000,000 in health care liability actions for obstetric or maternity negligence.

Tennessee HB2585 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, to set a cap on noneconomic damages at $1,000,000 in health care liability actions involving obstetric or maternity negligence. This cap applies specifically to cases resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. The new provision takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Tennessee HB2585 limits noneconomic damages to $1,000,000 in health care liability actions for obstetric or maternity negligence.

Tennessee HB2585 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, to set a cap on noneconomic damages at $1,000,000 in health care liability actions involving obstetric or maternity negligence. This cap applies specifically to cases resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. The new provision takes effect immediately upon becoming law.