Senate Bill 2621, also known as House Bill 2585, proposes an amendment to Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-39-102, specifically addressing civil damage awards in health care liability actions. The bill introduces a new subsection (o) that establishes a cap on noneconomic damages awarded in cases of obstetric or maternity negligence. Under this new provision, the maximum amount of noneconomic damages that can be awarded in such cases, particularly those resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman, is set at one million dollars ($1,000,000).

The bill aims to provide clarity and limit the financial liability of health care providers in obstetric cases, thereby potentially influencing the practice of medicine in this field. The act is set to take effect immediately upon becoming law, emphasizing the urgency of the public welfare in addressing these issues.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 29-39-102