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TN HB1855
TN HB1855AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 28 and Title 29, relative to limitations on proceedings.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, specifies that certain statutes of limitation in civil matters apply to the state and the state's political subdivisions. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 28 and Title 29.
AI Summary
This bill, by amending Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 28, which deals with limitations on proceedings, clarifies that general time limits for filing civil lawsuits, known as statutes of limitation, will now apply to the state and its local governments, referred to as political subdivisions, unless a specific law explicitly states otherwise. This change, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, and apply to new legal claims arising on or after that date, aims to ensure that the state and its subdivisions are subject to the same legal deadlines as private citizens and entities when bringing legal actions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee (on 02/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1855&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1855.pdf |
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