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TN SB1653

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Todd Gardenhire

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the individual damages cap under Tennessee Code Section 9-8-307(e) from $300,000 to $500,000

  • Raises the aggregate damages cap from $1,000,000 to $1,500,000

  • Amends provisions related to claims against the state under the Tennessee Claims Commission

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29, relative to damages.

Claims Commission, Tennessee

Last Action

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

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