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TN HB2109
TN HB2109AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50, relative to liability for actions of demonstrators.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new legal pathway for individuals to seek damages from those who pay others to participate in demonstrations, specifically when the paid participants engage in conduct that meets the legal definition of certain criminal offenses, such as rioting, aggravated rioting, or disorderly conduct. "Compensation" is broadly defined to include any form of payment or valuable consideration, and a "demonstration" is understood as a public gathering to protest or express views on political issues. Under this bill, a person who provides such compensation can be held legally responsible for damages caused by a paid demonstrator if that demonstrator's actions fulfill the requirements of one of the listed criminal offenses, even without a prior criminal conviction of the demonstrator.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2109&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2109 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB2109.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2109.pdf |
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