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TN HB1855

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tim Rudd

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 28-1-113 to clarify that statutes of limitation apply to the state and its political subdivisions unless otherwise expressly provided by law

  • Removes any prior exemptions that may have allowed the state or local governments to bring legal actions outside standard limitation periods

  • Takes effect July 1, 2026

  • Applies only to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date, meaning existing claims are not affected

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9; Title 28 and Title 29, relative to limitations on proceedings.

Statutes of Limitations and Repose

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary2/2/2026

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