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TN HB0534

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Iris Rudder

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Governmental entities and local boards of education are prohibited from extending governmental tort immunity to independent school bus contractors providing school-related transportation services

  • Contracts between local boards of education and independent school bus contractors must require sufficient tort liability insurance coverage as required by applicable law

  • Evidence of required insurance coverage may include a certificate of insurance listing the local board of education as an additional insured

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-20-107(h)

  • Passed April 16, 2025 and approved by Governor Bill Lee on May 1, 2025, effective immediately

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Chapter 20, relative to governmental tort liability.

Tort Liability and Reform

Last Action

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 299

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Calendar and Rules4/2/2025
Judiciary3/18/2025
Education3/4/2025
Education Administration Subcommittee2/26/2025
Education2/5/2025

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