Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1301: Civil Procedure - As introduced, revives causes of action based on a sexual assault that occurred when the injured party was 18 years of age or older and are time-barred because the applicable statute of limitations has expired; allows such actions to be commenced within a certain time period. - Amends TCA Title 28, Chapter 3; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1301 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Procedure - As introduced, revives causes of action based on a sexual assault that occurred when the injured party was 18 years of age or older and are time-barred because the applicable statute of limitations has expired; allows such actions to be commenced within a certain time period. - Amends TCA Title 28, Chapter 3; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Rusty Grills (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Grills (Republican).