SB0418Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, relative to governmental tort liability.
Introduced by Todd Gardenhire, District 10
What does this bill do?
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Official description
As introduced, increases the amount that a person may recover in an action brought against a local governmental entity under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act for claims brought on or after July 1, 2025, to $750,000 for the bodily injury or death of a person, $1.5 million for the bodily injury or death of all persons in an accident, occurrence, or act, and $250,000 for the injury or destruction of property of others. - Amends TCA Title 29.
Where it stands
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
April 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee · April 8, 2025
4
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | No |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Dawn White | 13 | No |
| John Stevens | 24 | No |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | No |
| Paul Rose | 32 | Yes |
| London Lamar | 33 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Sponsor change.
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/31/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/1/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/2/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/2/2025
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2025
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 4/8/2025
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
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