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TN SB0571
TN SB0571AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 16 and Title 24, relative to evidence.
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Introduced
01/30/2025
01/30/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases from $4,000 to $10,000 the amount of medical, hospital, or doctor bills that may be attached as an exhibit in a civil complaint or civil warrant as prima facie evidence that the bills so paid or incurred were necessary or reasonable. - Amends TCA Title 16 and Title 24.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law by increasing the threshold for medical, hospital, or doctor bills that can be automatically considered as prima facie evidence (legally accepted as true unless proven otherwise) in civil complaints or civil warrants from $4,000 to $10,000. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 24-5-113(a)(3) of the Tennessee Code Annotated by replacing the existing dollar amount with the new higher limit. This change means that medical bills up to $10,000 can now be more easily attached to legal documents as presumptive proof of their necessity and reasonableness, which could potentially streamline certain civil legal proceedings by reducing the need to separately prove the validity of medical expenses within this range. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, as stated in Section 2, with the stated purpose of serving the public welfare.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/12/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0571&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0571 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0571.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0571.pdf |
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