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This bill amends Tennessee's statute of repose for construction-related legal claims by modifying the existing law regarding time limits for bringing actions related to property improvements. Specifically, the bill maintains the existing four-year statute of repose, which means that legal actions for deficiencies in design, planning, supervision, construction, or related property or personal injuries must be brought within four years after substantial completion of an improvement to real property. The key change appears to be removing potential limitations on counterclaims, third-party complaints, or cross-claims, effectively allowing these types of legal responses to be filed even if they might otherwise be barred by the four-year time limit. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to provide more flexibility in legal proceedings related to construction and property improvements by ensuring that parties have the opportunity to file related claims even after the initial four-year period has elapsed. This modification could potentially benefit property owners, contractors, and other parties involved in real estate development by providing additional legal recourse in disputes involving construction defects or related issues.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0866&ga=114