AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.
Engrossed on 4/9/25
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From the Legislature
As introduced, increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million; increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages, if the injury or loss is catastrophic in nature, from $1 million to $2 million. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.
Sponsors
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus
Roll Call Votes
22 Yea
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Mar 31, 2025
12:00 PM
Senate Judiciary Hearing