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

SB 2677: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, establishes a cause of action through which a person who suffers injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligent action of an agent of the federal government engaged in an immigration enforcement action may file a suit against the federal agency to recover compensatory damages and reasonable attorney's fees and costs of bringing the action; requires the person to file a claim within one year of the cause of action accruing. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29.

Introduced Last action February 2, 2026: Filed for introduction

Plain-language summary

SB 2677 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, establishes a cause of action through which a person who suffers injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligent action of an agent of the federal government engaged in an immigration enforcement action may file a suit against the federal agency to recover compensatory damages and reasonable attorney's fees and costs of bringing the action; requires the person to file a claim within one year of the cause of action accruing. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29. Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Filed for introduction.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jeff Yarbro (Democratic).