HB2585Introduced in the House
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.
Introduced by Jesse Chism, District 85
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, states that the amount of damages awarded as noneconomic damages must not exceed $1 million in a health care liability action arising from obstetric or maternity negligence resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.
Where it stands
Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 12, Nays 19, PNV 1
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration · April 23, 2026
12
Yes
19
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
32 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | No |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | No |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | No |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Not Voting |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | No |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Steve Southerland | 9 | No |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Intro., P1C.
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2026
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/15/2026
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/14/2026
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1145)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1069)
Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 12, Nays 19, PNV 1
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