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

HB 5: Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million; increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages, if the injury or loss is catastrophic in nature, from $1 million to $2 million. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.

In committee Last action March 26, 2026: Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

Plain-language summary

HB 5 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on November 6, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million; increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages, if the injury or loss is catastrophic in nature, from $1 million to $2 million. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102. Primary sponsor: Gino Bulso (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Gino Bulso (Republican).