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TN HB0005
TN HB0005AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.
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Introduced
11/06/2024
11/06/2024
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million; increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages, if the injury or loss is catastrophic in nature, from $1 million to $2 million. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.
AI Summary
This bill increases the maximum compensation for noneconomic damages in civil lawsuits in Tennessee. Currently, plaintiffs can receive up to $750,000 in noneconomic damages, but the bill would raise this limit to $1.5 million. For cases involving catastrophic injuries or losses, the current cap of $1 million would be increased to $2 million. Noneconomic damages typically refer to compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of quality of life, and other intangible harm that cannot be easily calculated with a specific dollar amount. The changes would apply to civil actions that arise on or after July 1, 2025, giving potential litigants and the legal system advance notice of the new damage award limits. By raising these caps, the bill aims to provide greater financial recourse for individuals who have suffered significant harm, while potentially impacting insurance costs and litigation strategies in the state.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (13)
Gino Bulso (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Kip Capley (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Clay Doggett (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Michele Reneau (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Last Action
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0005&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0369 (6412) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1042.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0005 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0369.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0005 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0005.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0005.pdf |
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