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TN SB1160

TN SB1160
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29, relative to damages.


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Introduced
01/31/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, increases the amount of damages for which the state may be liable for damages in causes of action arising in tort from $300,000 per claimant and $1,000,000 per occurrence to $1,000,000 per claimant. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29.

AI Summary

This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29, to increase the maximum amount of damages for which the state may be liable in tort cases from $300,000 per claimant and $1,000,000 per occurrence to $1,000,000 per claimant, and removes the per occurrence limitation. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/28/2023)

Bill Topics

Government Operations
  • ‐ Claims Against the Government
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure

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