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TN HB2585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Chism

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Caps noneconomic damages at $1,000,000 for health care liability actions involving obstetric or maternity negligence
  • Applies specifically to cases resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman
  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102 by adding a new subsection (o)
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

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

Damages

Last Action

Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/4/2026
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/25/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

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