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

SB 1234: Civil Procedure - As introduced, revives causes of action based on a sexual assault that occurred when the injured party was 18 years of age or older and are time-barred because the applicable statute of limitations has expired; allows such actions to be commenced within a certain time period. - Amends TCA Title 28, Chapter 3; Title 39 and Title 40.

In committee Last action March 31, 2025: Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 1234 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Procedure - As introduced, revives causes of action based on a sexual assault that occurred when the injured party was 18 years of age or older and are time-barred because the applicable statute of limitations has expired; allows such actions to be commenced within a certain time period. - Amends TCA Title 28, Chapter 3; Title 39 and Title 40. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 31, 2025): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican).