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

SB 419: Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million; increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages, if the injury or loss is catastrophic in nature, from $1 million to $2 million. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.

Passed both chambers Last action April 23, 2026: Placed on Senate Message Calendar 3 for 4/23/2026

Plain-language summary

SB 419 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 28, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million; increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages, if the injury or loss is catastrophic in nature, from $1 million to $2 million. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102. Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 23, 2026): Placed on Senate Message Calendar 3 for 4/23/2026.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joey Hensley (Republican).