Damages - As introduced, states that the amount of damages awarded as noneconomic damages must not exceed $1 million in a health care liability action arising from obstetric or maternity negligence resulting in the death or permanent injury of a pregnant or postpartum woman. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.

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History

1. 2026
   1. Apr 23Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.Latest
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Failed. Result: fail.Upper
   2. Apr 23Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1069)
   3. Apr 23Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 12, Nays 19, PNV 1
   4. Apr 23Refer to Senate Calendar Committee
   5. Apr 22Received from House, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   6. Apr 21H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1145)Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   7. Apr 21Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0Passed House
   8. Apr 21Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.Minor
   9. Apr 16
      • Vote recorded HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026 4/14/2026. Result: fail.Lower
   10. Apr 14Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules CommitteeMinor
       • Vote recorded HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/14/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   11. Apr 14Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
   12. Apr 14H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
   13. Apr 8Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/15/2026
   14. Apr 8Sponsor(s) Added.Minor
   15. Apr 8Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/14/2026
   16. Apr 1Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2026
   17. Apr 1Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026
   18. Mar 25Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2026
   19. Mar 25Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
   20. Mar 18Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
   21. Mar 18Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
   22. Mar 11Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
   23. Mar 11Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
   24. Mar 4Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary CommitteeMinor
       • Vote recorded HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/4/2026 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   25. Mar 4Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
   26. Feb 25Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
   27. Feb 5P2C, ref. to Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   28. Feb 5Assigned to s/c Civil Justice SubcommitteeMinor
   29. Feb 4Intro., P1C.Minor
   30. Feb 3Filed for introductionIntroduced