SB1840

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to statutes of limitations.

Complete·4/29/26

Tennessee SB1840 amends statutes of limitations for wrongful death and other civil actions.

Tennessee SB1840, also known as "Quinton's Law," modifies the statutes of limitations for wrongful death and other civil actions. It sets a two-year limit for wrongful death actions, with an exception allowing a three-year limit if criminal charges are filed. The law also reduces the general statute of limitations for various civil actions, including libel and false imprisonment, to one year. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

58 Yea

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30 Nay

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5 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 9

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Apr 29

Pub. Ch. 793

Apr 29

Effective date(s) 07/01/2026

Apr 23

Senate

Signed by Governor.