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TN HB0005

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/6/2024

Primary Sponsor

Gino Bulso

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the cap on noneconomic damages in civil cases from $750,000 to $1,500,000 under multiple subsections of Tennessee Code 29-39-102

  • Raises the higher damage cap (applicable to catastrophic injuries) from $1,000,000 to $2,000,000

  • Doubles the existing statutory limits on civil damage awards across all affected provisions

  • Takes effect July 1, 2025, and applies only to actions accruing on or after that date

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.

Remedies and Special Proceedings

Last Action

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules3/10/2026
Health4/9/2025
Judiciary3/19/2025
Civil Justice Subcommittee3/5/2025
Judiciary1/16/2025

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