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TN SB0418
TN SB0418AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, relative to governmental tort liability.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the amount that a person may recover in an action brought against a local governmental entity under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act for claims brought on or after July 1, 2025, to $750,000 for the bodily injury or death of a person, $1.5 million for the bodily injury or death of all persons in an accident, occurrence, or act, and $250,000 for the injury or destruction of property of others. - Amends TCA Title 29.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act by increasing the maximum monetary limits that can be recovered in lawsuits against local government entities. Specifically, the bill raises the limit for bodily injury or death of a single person to $750,000, the limit for total bodily injury or death in a single incident to $1.5 million, and the limit for property damage to $250,000. These new limits will apply to legal actions brought on or after July 1, 2025. The bill is part of Tennessee's statutory framework governing civil liability for governmental entities, and it effectively updates the existing damage caps to reflect potentially higher legal and medical costs. By raising these limits, the legislation provides greater potential compensation for individuals who suffer harm due to the actions or negligence of local government agencies, while still maintaining a structured ceiling on potential damages.
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Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
SA0384 - Amendment 1-0 to SB0418 (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0418&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0418 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0384.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0384 (4187) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0237.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0004 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0004.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0418.pdf |
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