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

HB 1879: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, states that certain nonprofit entities that contract with the department of children's services to provide community-based care or child welfare services shall not be held liable for damages resulting from an act or omission of the entity's employee or volunteer or a caregiver providing services on behalf of the entity if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37.

In committee Last action February 12, 2026: Withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 1879 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, states that certain nonprofit entities that contract with the department of children's services to provide community-based care or child welfare services shall not be held liable for damages resulting from an act or omission of the entity's employee or volunteer or a caregiver providing services on behalf of the entity if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37. Primary sponsor: Clark Boyd (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Clark Boyd (Republican).