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TN SB2123
TN SB2123AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 28 and Title 29, relative to limitations on proceedings.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
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 9, Title 28, and Title 29, clarifies that the statutes of limitation, which are laws setting deadlines for filing lawsuits, generally apply to the state and its political subdivisions, such as counties and cities, unless a specific law explicitly states otherwise. This change aims to ensure that government entities are subject to the same time limits for bringing legal actions as private citizens and businesses, with the new rule taking effect on July 1, 2026, and applying to new legal claims that arise on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2123&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2123.pdf |
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