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TN HB1528
TN HB1528AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 20 and Section 63-6-1102, relative to wrongful death.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, expands the definition of a person for whom a wrongful death action may be brought to include an unborn child beginning at fertilization, rather than in utero; extends the period of time from two to three years after which a spouse is rebuttably presumed to have abandoned a deceased spouse for purposes of bringing a wrongful death claim. - Amends TCA Title 20 and Section 63-6-1102.
AI Summary
This bill expands the definition of a "person" for whom a wrongful death lawsuit can be filed to include an unborn child from the moment of fertilization, not just when it is in the womb, and also extends the time period from two to three years after which a surviving spouse is presumed to have abandoned their deceased spouse, meaning they might lose their right to bring a wrongful death claim if their children or other close relatives can prove abandonment or willful withdrawal for that duration. A wrongful death action is a legal claim brought by surviving family members when someone dies due to the wrongful act or negligence of another party.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
HA0566 - Amendment 1-0 to HB1528 (on 02/18/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1528&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1528 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0566.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0566 (12833) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1464.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1528 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1528.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1528.pdf |
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