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TN SB0572
TN SB0572AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 16 and Title 29, relative to general sessions courts.
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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 $25,000 to $50,000 the jurisdictional dollar limit for general sessions courts in civil cases generally. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 16 and Title 29.
AI Summary
This bill increases the jurisdictional dollar limit for general sessions courts in civil cases from $25,000 to $50,000, which means these lower-level courts will now be able to hear and adjudicate civil cases involving monetary claims up to $50,000, instead of the previous $25,000 limit. General sessions courts are local trial courts in Tennessee that handle a variety of civil and criminal matters, and this change will allow more civil cases to be resolved at this court level, potentially reducing the burden on higher courts and providing more efficient access to judicial proceedings for citizens. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving courts and legal professionals time to prepare for the expanded jurisdictional scope.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/31/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0572&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0572 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0572.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0572.pdf |
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