TN SB2621 | 2025-2026 | 114th General Assembly
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-04-23 - Companion House Bill substituted
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression
Action: 2026-04-23 - Companion House Bill substituted
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]
Summary
As introduced, states that the amount of damages awarded as noneconomic damages must not exceed $1 million in a health care liability action arising from obstetric or maternity negligence resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.
Title
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, relative to civil damage awards.
Sponsors
Roll Calls
2026-03-09 - Senate - SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee (Y: 8 N: 1 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Senate | Companion House Bill substituted |
| 2026-04-22 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026 |
| 2026-04-22 | Senate | Senate Reset on calendar for 4/23/2026 |
| 2026-04-21 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026 |
| 2026-04-21 | Senate | Senate Reset on calendar for 4/22/2026 |
| 2026-04-20 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026 |
| 2026-04-20 | Senate | Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2026 |
| 2026-04-17 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026 |
| 2026-04-17 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026 |
| 2026-04-06 | Senate | Re-refer to S. Cal Comm |
| 2026-04-02 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026 |
| 2026-04-02 | Senate | Senate Reset on calendar for 4/6/2026 |
| 2026-03-31 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026 |
| 2026-03-30 | Senate | Senate Reset on calendar for 4/2/2026 |
| 2026-03-27 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026 |
| 2026-03-23 | Senate | Senate Reset on calendar for 3/30/2026 |
| 2026-03-20 | Senate | Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026 |
| 2026-03-09 | Senate | Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee |
| 2026-03-04 | Senate | Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026 |
| 2026-02-05 | Senate | Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Introduced, Passed on First Consideration |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Filed for introduction |
Same As/Similar To
HB2585 (Crossfiled) 2026-04-23 - Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 12, Nays 19, PNV 1
