· TN legislature · 114

Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, expands the definition of a person for whom a wrongful death action may be brought to include an unborn child beginning at fertilization, rather than in utero; extends the period of time from two to three years after which a spouse is rebuttably presumed to have abandoned a deceased spouse for purposes of bringing a wrongful death claim. - Amends TCA Title 20 and Section 63-6-1102.

Sponsor

Gino Bulso (R-TN)

Introduced

2026-01-13

Policy area

Law

Latest action

Taken off notice for cal. in Calendar & Rules Committee