SB0418In Committee

Amends TCA Title 29.

Tennessee SB0418 amends the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act by increasing the minimum insurance coverage requirements for governmental entities. The bill affects all governmental entities in Tennessee, requiring them to provide not less than $750,000 for bodily injury or death of any one person and $1.5 million for all persons in one accident, as well as $250,000 for property damage, effective for actions arising on or after July 1, 2025. This represents an increase from the previous minimums established for actions arising on or after July 1, 2007.

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Overview

Tennessee SB0418 amends the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act by increasing the minimum insurance coverage requirements for governmental entities. The bill affects all governmental entities in Tennessee, requiring them to provide not less than $750,000 for bodily injury or death of any one person and $1.5 million for all persons in one accident, as well as $250,000 for property damage, effective for actions arising on or after July 1, 2025. This represents an increase from the previous minimums established for actions arising on or after July 1, 2007.

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Sponsor

Gardenhire, Todd

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 28, 2025

Last Action

April 9, 2025

Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

Subjects
Tort Liability and Reform

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SB0418: Amends TCA Title 29. | LegisGo