Bill > HB2432

This bill, known as "Quinton's Law," amends Tennessee law regarding the time limits, or statutes of limitations, for filing lawsuits. Specifically, it changes the rules for wrongful death lawsuits, generally allowing them to be filed within two years of when the cause of action arose, but extending this to three years if criminal charges are brought against someone involved in the death and the criminal case is initiated within the initial two-year period by law enforcement, a district attorney, or a grand jury. The bill also clarifies that other personal injury lawsuits, including those related to libel, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, breach of marriage promise, and civil rights violations, must be filed within one year of the cause of action accruing. These changes apply to any legal claims that arise on or after July 1, 2026.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2432&ga=114