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TN SB2412

TN SB2412
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 18; Title 29, Chapter 39 and Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 11, relative to civil actions.


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Introduced
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

114th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As introduced, directs the administrative office of the courts to report on whether the limit on the compensation for noneconomic damages and catastrophic loss or injury should be raised and, if so, their recommendations; requires the report to be submitted to the chair of the judiciary committee of the senate and the chair of the house of representatives having jurisdiction over civil-related matters on or before January 1, 2027, - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 18; Title 29, Chapter 39 and Title 63, Chapter 6, Part 11.

AI Summary

This bill directs the administrative office of the courts, which is the state agency responsible for managing court operations, to study and report on whether the current limits on compensation for noneconomic damages should be increased. Noneconomic damages refer to compensation for non-monetary losses like pain and suffering, while catastrophic loss or injury signifies severe harm. The report, due by January 1, 2027, must be submitted to the chairs of the relevant legislative committees in the Tennessee Senate and House of Representatives, outlining any recommendations for raising these limits.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Refer to Senate Delayed Bills Committee (on 02/02/2026)

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