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TN SB 2621

died on adjournment

Damages - 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.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

Quick answers

Did TN SB 2621 pass?

No. TN SB 2621 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-04-23): Companion House Bill substituted

What is TN SB 2621 about?

TN SB 2621 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Damages - 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.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 2621?

Lamar is the primary sponsor of TN SB 2621.

Introduced
2026-02-02
Latest action
2026-04-23 — Companion House Bill substituted
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Subjects

Sponsors

  • Lamarprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

  1. 2026-02-02

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  2. 2026-02-02

    Filed for introduction

    filing

  3. 2026-02-05

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2026-03-04

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026

  5. 2026-03-09

    Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee

  6. 2026-03-20

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/23/2026

  7. 2026-03-23

    Senate Reset on calendar for 3/30/2026

  8. 2026-03-27

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/30/2026

  9. 2026-03-30

    Senate Reset on calendar for 4/2/2026

  10. 2026-03-31

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026

  11. 2026-04-02

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026

  12. 2026-04-02

    Senate Reset on calendar for 4/6/2026

  13. 2026-04-06

    Re-refer to S. Cal Comm

  14. 2026-04-17

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026

  15. 2026-04-17

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/20/2026

  16. 2026-04-20

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/21/2026

  17. 2026-04-20

    Senate Reset on calendar for 4/21/2026

  18. 2026-04-21

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026

  19. 2026-04-21

    Senate Reset on calendar for 4/22/2026

  20. 2026-04-22

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026

  21. 2026-04-22

    Senate Reset on calendar for 4/23/2026

  22. 2026-04-23

    Companion House Bill substituted

    substitution

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 3/9/2026 Passed (1)

    2026-03-09 · pass · 8-1

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