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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
Janice Bowling (R-TN)
Introduced
2026-01-16
Policy area
Law
Latest action
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee

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