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TN HB2605

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gabby Salinas

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a cause of action allowing persons who suffer injury, death, or property damage from negligent actions by federal agents during immigration enforcement to sue the employing federal agency

  • Permits recovery of compensatory damages plus reasonable attorney's fees and costs

  • Establishes a one-year statute of limitations from when the cause of action accrues

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 29, relative to civil liability.

Tort Liability and Reform

Last Action

Failed in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice Subcommittee3/4/2026
Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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