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

HB 1528: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, expands the definition of a person for whom a wrongful death action may be brought to include an unborn child beginning at fertilization, rather than in utero; extends the period of time from two to three years after which a spouse is rebuttably presumed to have abandoned a deceased spouse for purposes of bringing a wrongful death claim. - Amends TCA Title 20 and Section 63-6-1102.

In committee Last action March 26, 2026: Taken off notice for cal. in Calendar & Rules Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1528 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, expands the definition of a person for whom a wrongful death action may be brought to include an unborn child beginning at fertilization, rather than in utero; extends the period of time from two to three years after which a spouse is rebuttably presumed to have abandoned a deceased spouse for purposes of bringing a wrongful death claim. - Amends TCA Title 20 and Section 63-6-1102. Primary sponsor: Gino Bulso (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Taken off notice for cal. in Calendar & Rules Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gino Bulso (Republican).