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

SB 418: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, increases the amount that a person may recover in an action brought against a local governmental entity under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act for claims brought on or after July 1, 2025, to $750,000 for the bodily injury or death of a person, $1.5 million for the bodily injury or death of all persons in an accident, occurrence, or act, and $250,000 for the injury or destruction of property of others. - Amends TCA Title 29.

In committee Last action April 8, 2025: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

SB 418 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, increases the amount that a person may recover in an action brought against a local governmental entity under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act for claims brought on or after July 1, 2025, to $750,000 for the bodily injury or death of a person, $1.5 million for the bodily injury or death of all persons in an accident, occurrence, or act, and $250,000 for the injury or destruction of property of others. - Amends TCA Title 29. Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Todd Gardenhire (Republican).