SB 1743
Failed
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.
- Tennessee
- Senate
- Introduced Jan 16, 2026
- Session 114
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11 actions-
Failed in Senate Judiciary Committee
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Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
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Reset on Final calendar of Senate Judiciary Committee
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Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/17/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
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Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/16/2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Filed for introduction