SB2418

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7; Title 8 and Title 29, relative to lawsuits.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2418 regulates contingent fee contracts for legal services by political subdivisions in Tennessee.

SB2418 amends Tennessee law to establish procedures for political subdivisions to follow when entering into contingent fee contracts for legal services. Political subdivisions must obtain approval from the attorney general and reporter before executing such contracts. The bill outlines specific information that must be provided to the attorney general and reporter, including details about the legal matter, the proposed attorney or law firm, and the reasons for using a contingent fee structure.

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 2 PNV 0

7 Yea

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2 Nay

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History

Apr 13

Senate

Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

Apr 10

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/13/2026

Apr 6

Senate

Senate Reset on calendar for 4/13/2026