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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