SB 1653
  • Introduced
    Jan 14, 2026
  • Passed Senate
  • Passed House
  • Became Law
SB 1653
Tennessee Senate Bill
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Claims Commission, Tennessee - As introduced, increases the amount for which the state may be liable for damages in causes of action arising in tort from $300,000 per claimant to $500,000 per claimant and from $1 million per occurrence to $1.5 million per occurrence. - Amends TCA Title 9, Chapter 8 and Title 29.
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Senate • Mar 24, 2026: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
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Mar 04, 2026, House
HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/4/2026 Passed (2)
YES: 7
NO: 0
OTHER: 0
YES: 7

    NO: 0

      OTHER: 0
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      Mar 23, 2026, House
      HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/23/2026 Passed (1)
      YES: 18
      NO: 0
      OTHER: 0
      YES: 18

        NO: 0

          OTHER: 0
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          Mar 24, 2026, Senate
          SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee 3/24/2026 Passed (1)
          YES: 8
          NO: 1
          OTHER: 0
          YES: 8

            NO: 1

              OTHER: 0
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              • Mar 24, 2026 | Senate
                • Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means 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
                • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
              • 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
              • Mar 09, 2026 | Senate
                • Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
              • Mar 04, 2026 | Senate
                • Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/9/2026
              • Jan 21, 2026 | Senate
                • Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
              • Jan 15, 2026 | Senate
                • Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
              • Jan 14, 2026 | Senate
                • Filed for introduction
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