Bill > HB1123

This bill amends Tennessee state law to increase the threshold for medical, hospital, and doctor bills that are presumed necessary and reasonable in civil actions. Specifically, the legislation raises the presumptive limit from $4,000 to $25,000 for medical bills that are itemized in a complaint or civil warrant with accompanying documentation. This means that in civil lawsuits, medical expenses up to $25,000 will now be automatically considered reasonable without requiring additional proof, which could potentially make it easier for plaintiffs to recover medical costs. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving legal professionals and courts time to prepare for the change. By increasing this threshold, the legislation aims to provide more flexibility for plaintiffs in civil actions involving medical expenses, potentially reducing the burden of proving the reasonableness of medical bills in court.

https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1123&ga=114