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TN HB0534
TN HB0534AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 20, relative to governmental tort liability.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/13/2025
05/13/2025
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, prohibits governmental entities or local boards of education from extending immunity granted to independent school bus contractors rather than independent school bus owners and operators for providing school-related transportation services; requires liability insurance coverage in a contract or agreement between a local board of education and an independent school bus contractor for such services to be in an amount sufficient to satisfy applicable law; permits evidence of such coverage to include a certificate of insurance from an insurance provider that lists the local board of education as an additional insured. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 20.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee's governmental tort liability law to address school bus transportation services by prohibiting governmental entities or local school boards from extending legal immunity to independent school bus contractors. The bill requires that any contract between a local board of education and an independent school bus contractor must include liability insurance coverage sufficient to meet legal requirements for potential tort (civil wrong) exposures. Additionally, the bill allows proof of this insurance coverage to be demonstrated through an insurance certificate that lists the local board of education as an additional insured party. By removing the immunity previously granted to school bus contractors, the legislation aims to ensure that there is adequate financial protection and accountability in the event of an accident or injury related to school transportation services. The changes will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as determined by the Tennessee General Assembly.
Committee Categories
Education, Justice
Sponsors (7)
Iris Rudder (R)*,
Gino Bulso (R),
Scott Cepicky (R),
Tim Rudd (R),
William Slater (R),
Mike Sparks (R),
Robert Stevens (R),
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 299 (on 05/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0534&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0299.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - SB0408 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0408.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0534.pdf |
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