Senate Bill 2621 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, by introducing a new subsection that places a cap on noneconomic damages in health care liability actions related to obstetric or maternity negligence. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the maximum amount of noneconomic damages awarded in cases resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman shall not exceed one million dollars ($1,000,000).

This legislation aims to provide a clear limit on damages in specific health care liability cases, potentially impacting the way such cases are litigated in Tennessee. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in addressing this issue.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-39-102