Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.
Tennessee HB0005 amends TCA Section 29-39-102 to increase the limits on noneconomic damages in civil actions. It affects plaintiffs in civil lawsuits by raising the cap on noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million for general claims and from $1 million to $2 million for catastrophic injuries or losses. The bill also specifies that these changes apply to actions accruing on or after July 1, 2025.
Tennessee HB0005 amends TCA Section 29-39-102 to increase the limits on noneconomic damages in civil actions. It affects plaintiffs in civil lawsuits by raising the cap on noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million for general claims and from $1 million to $2 million for catastrophic injuries or losses. The bill also specifies that these changes apply to actions accruing on or after July 1, 2025.
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