Tennessee SB2621 limits noneconomic damages to $1,000,000 in health care liability actions for obstetric or maternity negligence.

Tennessee SB2621 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, to introduce a new subsection (o) that caps noneconomic damages at $1,000,000 in health care liability actions arising from obstetric or maternity negligence. This cap applies specifically to cases resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

Tennessee SB2621 limits noneconomic damages to $1,000,000 in health care liability actions for obstetric or maternity negligence.

Tennessee SB2621 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, to introduce a new subsection (o) that caps noneconomic damages at $1,000,000 in health care liability actions arising from obstetric or maternity negligence. This cap applies specifically to cases resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. The act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.