Tennessee SB 1743: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, expands the definition of a person for whom a wrongful death action may be brought to include an unborn child beginning at fertilization, rather than in utero; extends the period of time from two to three years after which a spouse is rebuttably presumed to have abandoned a deceased spouse for purposes of bringing a wrongful death claim. - Amends TCA Title 20 and Section 63-6-1102.

Status: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee (as of 2026-03-24)

State: Tennessee · Session: 114 · Bill: SB 1743

Subjects: Tort Liability and Reform

Sponsors: Bowling

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