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TN HB0982
TN HB0982AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 13; Title 16 and Title 29, relative to general sessions courts.
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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
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 Tennessee from $25,000 to $50,000 for civil cases. General sessions courts are lower-level trial courts that handle various civil and criminal matters, and this change means these courts can now hear and decide civil cases involving monetary claims up to $50,000, double the previous limit. This expansion of jurisdictional authority could potentially reduce the burden on higher-level courts by allowing more civil cases to be resolved in general sessions courts. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving courts and legal professionals time to prepare for the change. By raising the monetary threshold, the legislation aims to improve court efficiency and provide more accessible judicial proceedings for civil disputes within this new financial range.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee (on 03/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0982&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB0572 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB0572.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0982.pdf |
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