SB2621Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.
Introduced by London Lamar, District 33
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
Companion House Bill substituted
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee · March 9, 2026
8
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | No |
| Dawn White | 13 | Yes |
| Kerry Roberts | 23 | Yes |
| John Stevens | 24 | Yes |
| Sara Kyle | 30 | Yes |
| Brent Taylor | 31 | Yes |
| 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
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 3/30/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/2/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/6/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
Re-refer to S. Cal Comm
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/22/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/23/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026
Companion House Bill substituted
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