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

HB 2109: Damages - As enacted, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50.

In committee Last action April 24, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 722

Plain-language summary

HB 2109 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Damages - As enacted, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50. Primary sponsor: Clark Boyd (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 722.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Clark Boyd (Republican).