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TN HB1456
TN HB1456AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29, relative to damages.
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Introduced
12/15/2025
12/15/2025
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, increases the amount for which the state may be liable for damages in causes of action arising in tort from $300,000 per claimant to $500,000 per claimant and from $1 million per occurrence to $1.5 million per occurrence. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29, proposes to increase the maximum amount of money the state can be held responsible for in lawsuits for damages caused by its actions, a legal concept known as tort liability. Specifically, it raises the limit for damages per person injured in a single incident from $300,000 to $500,000, and the total limit for all damages in a single incident from $1 million to $1.5 million, with these changes set to take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026 (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1456&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1456 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1456.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1456.pdf |
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