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HB 2585STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

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.

Latest action: Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.

Voted 4/23/2026

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How representatives voted

0 yea·0 nay·2 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 4/23/2026Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 12, Nays 19, PNV 1
  2. 4/23/2026Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1069)
  3. 4/23/2026Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
  4. 4/22/2026Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
  5. 4/21/2026Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
  6. 4/21/2026Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
  7. 4/21/2026H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1145)
  8. 4/14/2026H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
  9. 4/14/2026Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
  10. 4/14/2026Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee