Tennessee SB 1653: Claims Commission, Tennessee - As introduced, increases the amount for which the state may be liable for damages in causes of action arising in tort from $300,000 per claimant to $500,000 per claimant and from $1 million per occurrence to $1.5 million per occurrence. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29.

Status: Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026 (as of 2026-04-20)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: SB 1653

Subjects: Claims Commission, Tennessee

Sponsors: Gardenhire

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