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IntroducedJan 16, 2026
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Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Became Law
Tennessee Senate Bill
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.
Last Action See all actions
Senate • Mar 24, 2026: Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
Latest Bill Text See all bill texts
Summary
Comments on SB 1743
Tweets
Whip Lists
Sponsors
Votes
YES: 6
NO: 2
NOT VOTING: 1
YES: 17
NO: 4
OTHER: 0
YES: 15
NO: 3
OTHER: 0
YES: 3
NO: 6
OTHER: 0
Actions
- Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
- Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 23, 2026 | Senate
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
- Mar 18, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
- Mar 17, 2026 | Senate
- Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
- Mar 16, 2026 | Senate
- Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
- Mar 11, 2026 | Senate
- Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
- Jan 22, 2026 | Senate
- Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
- Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
- Jan 16, 2026 | Senate
- Filed for introduction

