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

SB 2222: 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.

Enacted Last action April 24, 2026: Pub. Ch. 722

Plain-language summary

SB 2222 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate 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: Johnson. Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Pub. Ch. 722.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Johnson.