AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29, relative to damages.
Introduced on 1/14/26
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From the Legislature
As introduced, increases the amount for which the state may be liable for damages in causes of action arising in tort from $300,000 per claimant to $500,000 per claimant and from $1 million per occurrence to $1.5 million per occurrence. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29.
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Roll Call Votes
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
8 Yea
RRRDRRDR1 Nay
RCalendar
Mar 9
12:00 PM
Senate Judiciary Hearing
Mar 23
12:00 PM
Senate Judiciary Hearing
Apr 20
1:00 PM
Senate Finance, Ways And Means Hearing