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TN SB1743
TN SB1743AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 20 and Section 63-6-1102, relative to wrongful death.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/24/2026
03/24/2026
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" who can be the subject of a wrongful death lawsuit to include an unborn child from the moment of fertilization, not just when it is in the womb, and it also extends the timeframe 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their deceased spouse, meaning they might lose their right to bring a wrongful death claim if they have willfully withdrawn from the deceased spouse's life for that period. A wrongful death action is a lawsuit brought by surviving family members when someone dies due to the negligence or wrongful act of another.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (on 03/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1743&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0566 (12833) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM1464.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB1528 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0566.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1743.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1528 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1528.pdf |
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