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TN SB2541
TN SB2541AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29, relative to damages.
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Introduced
01/31/2024
01/31/2024
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
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 $1,250,000 per claimant. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the maximum amount of damages the state may be liable for in tort cases from $300,000 per claimant and $1,000,000 per occurrence to $1,250,000 per claimant, while removing the per occurrence limit. This change aims to provide greater compensation for individuals who have suffered damages due to the state's actions or inactions. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/13/2024)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Claims Against the Government
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2541&ga=113 | 01/31/2024 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2604 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2604.pdf | 03/10/2024 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/SB2541.pdf | 01/31/2024 |
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