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

SB 842: Tort Liability and Reform - As enacted, clarifies that any governmental entity may purchase any of the insurance authorized under state law, without the necessity of public bidding, as required by any public or private act or charter restriction, if such insurance is purchased through a plan authorized and approved by any organization of cities, counties, or other governmental entities as contemplated by state law. - Amends TCA Title 12; Title 12, Chapter 3 and Title 29.

Enacted Last action April 29, 2025: Pub. Ch. 260

Plain-language summary

SB 842 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Tort Liability and Reform - As enacted, clarifies that any governmental entity may purchase any of the insurance authorized under state law, without the necessity of public bidding, as required by any public or private act or charter restriction, if such insurance is purchased through a plan authorized and approved by any organization of cities, counties, or other governmental entities as contemplated by state law. - Amends TCA Title 12; Title 12, Chapter 3 and Title 29. Primary sponsor: Page Walley (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 29, 2025): Pub. Ch. 260.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Page Walley (Republican).