Bill > SB0418

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.