HB 2585 Passed First Chamber
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.
Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted
Apr 23, 2026 · Senate
Failed to pass Senate, Ayes 12, Nays 19, PNV 1
Apr 23, 2026 · House
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1069)
Apr 23, 2026 · House
Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
Apr 22, 2026 · House
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Apr 21, 2026 · House
Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
Apr 21, 2026 · House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 21, 2026 · House
H. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1145)
Apr 14, 2026 · House
H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
Apr 14, 2026 · House
Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
Apr 8, 2026 · House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/14/2026
Apr 8, 2026 · House
Sponsor(s) Added.
Apr 8, 2026 · House
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/15/2026
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2026
Apr 1, 2026 · House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026
Mar 25, 2026 · House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
Mar 25, 2026 · House
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2026
Mar 18, 2026 · House
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
Mar 18, 2026 · House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
Mar 11, 2026 · House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
Mar 11, 2026 · House
Action def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
Mar 4, 2026 · House
Placed on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
Mar 4, 2026 · House
Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
Feb 25, 2026 · House
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
Feb 5, 2026 · House
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Feb 5, 2026 · House
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Intro., P1C.
Feb 3, 2026 · House
Filed for introduction