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TN SB1806
TN SB1806AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 29, relative to healthcare liability.
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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, removes the three-year statute of repose for a healthcare liability action based on an injury that was not discovered when the negligent act or injury occurred so that the action may be brought within one year from the date of such discovery. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law concerning healthcare liability by removing a previous three-year time limit, known as a statute of repose, for filing a lawsuit related to medical negligence or injury that was not discovered at the time it occurred, allowing such actions to be brought within one year from the date the injury is actually discovered.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1806&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1730 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1730.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1806.pdf |
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