Tennessee House · Mar 5, 2025
HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/5/2025 Passed
Result: pass
HB 4: Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, increases the amount that a person may recover in an action brought against a local governmental entity under the Tennessee Governmental Tort Liability Act for claims brought on or after July 1, 2025, to $750,000 for the bodily injury or death of a person, $1.5 million for the bodily injury or death of all persons in an accident, occurrence, or act, and $250,000 for the injury or destruction of property of others. - Amends TCA Title 29.
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 4:04 AM.
Totals
| Yea | Nay | Not voting | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Party rows count only voters matched to a legislator.
All voters
| Legislator | Position |
|---|---|
| Elaine Davis(Republican) | Yea |
| Andrew Farmer(Republican) | Nay |
| Johnny Garrett(Republican) | Yea |
| Gloria Johnson(Democratic) | Yea |
| Lowell Russell(Republican) | Yea |
| Tommy Stinnett(Republican) | Yea |
| Chris Todd(Republican) | Not voting |
| Ron Travis(Republican) | Nay |