SB2621

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

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

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.

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In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

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

8 Yea

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1 Nay

R

Calendar

Mar 9

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

Apr 23

Senate

Companion House Bill substituted

Apr 22

Senate

Senate Reset on calendar for 4/23/2026

Apr 22

Senate

Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026