TN HB0171 | 2017-2018 | 110th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2017 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2017-02-17 - Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #1) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, clarifies that directors, trustees, or members of nonprofit corporations, associations, and organizations that are organized for religious purposes may be immune from suits arising from the conduct of the affairs of such entities if the conduct does not amount to willful, wanton, or gross negligence. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 58.

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Title

As introduced, clarifies that directors, trustees, or members of nonprofit corporations, associations, and organizations that are organized for religious purposes may be immune from suits arising from the conduct of the affairs of such entities if the conduct does not amount to willful, wanton, or gross negligence. - Amends TCA Title 48, Chapter 58.

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-02-17HouseAssigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
2017-02-02HouseP2C, ref. to Civil Justice Committee
2017-02-01HouseIntro., P1C.
2017-01-30HouseFiled for intro.

Same As/Similar To

SB0203 (Crossfiled) 2017-02-02 - Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

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