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Companion Bill HB0758.

Tort Liability and Reform - Increases the maximum level of tort liability for entities of state and local government. - Amends TCA Title 29, Chapter 20.

Fiscal Summary for SB0831 / *HB0758

Increase Local Govt. Expenditures - Exceeds $5,000,000*


Bill Summary for SB0831 / *HB0758

This bill increases the minimum limits for liability insurance coverage purchased by governmental entities pursuant to the Governmental Tort Liability Act to apply to actions arising on or after July 1, 2007, from $300,000 to $425,000 for bodily injury or death of any one person in any one accident, occurrence, or act; from $700,000 to $1 million for bodily injury or death of all persons in any one accident, occurrence, or act; and from $100,000 to $140,000 for injury or destruction of property of others in any one accident, occurrence, or act.
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Latest Actions
  • 02/12/2007 - Passed second consideration, Referred to Senate Jud Comm.
  • 02/08/2007 - Introduced, Passed first consideration
  • 02/07/2007 - Filed for Introduction
Bill Text
File name Last Updated
SB0831 Bill Text PDF10/27/2007

Fiscal Notes
File name Last Updated
SB0831 Fiscal Notes PDF10/27/2007