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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.

Introduced on 2/2/26

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From the Legislature

As introduced, states that the amount of damages awarded as noneconomic damages must not exceed $1 million in a health care liability action arising from obstetric or maternity negligence resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.

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Roll Call Votes

SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

8 Yea

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1 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 9

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing