House Bill 2380 and Senate Bill 2412 propose amendments to Tennessee Code Annotated regarding civil actions, specifically focusing on the enforcement of compliance and penalties related to violations of abortion-related regulations. The bills require the attorney general and reporter to have the authority to bring civil actions to enforce compliance and impose civil penalties for violations. The proposed penalties include a standard fine of $10,000 for each violation, with an increased penalty of $1,000,000 if a court finds that serious bodily injury or death resulted from the violation. Additionally, each individual receiving an abortion-inducing drug in violation of the law is considered a separate violation.

Furthermore, the bills mandate that by January 1, 2027, the administrative office of the courts must submit a report to the judiciary committee chairs of both the Senate and House of Representatives regarding the potential need to raise the limit on compensation for noneconomic damages and catastrophic loss or injury. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and will apply to actions occurring on or after that date.

Statutes affected:
Amended with SA0903 -- 04/13/2026: 63-6-1108