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

HB 982: Courts, General Sessions - As introduced, increases from $25,000 to $50,000 the jurisdictional dollar limit for general sessions courts in civil cases generally. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 16 and Title 29.

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 982 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Courts, General Sessions - As introduced, increases from $25,000 to $50,000 the jurisdictional dollar limit for general sessions courts in civil cases generally. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 16 and Title 29. Primary sponsor: Larry Miller (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Larry Miller (Democratic).