SB0419

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.

Chamber Passed·4/9/25

Tennessee SB0419 increases civil damage award limits in Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102.

Tennessee SB0419 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, to increase the maximum civil damage awards. Specifically, it raises the limit from $750,000 to $1,500,000 for certain claims and from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000 for other claims. The changes apply to actions accruing on or after July 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 71–23 · Apr 9, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

22 Yea

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71 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 31, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Placed on Senate Message Calendar 3 for 4/23/2026

Apr 23

Senate

Held on desk.

Apr 22

Senate

Conference Committee appointed (Hensley, Watson, Kyle)