TN SB2637 | 2011-2012 | 107th General Assembly

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Failed on April 11 2012 - 100% progression
Action: 2012-04-11 - Failed In S. Jud Comm. Ayes 3, Nays 3 PNV 2
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, authorizes the award of punitive damages in a civil action against a defendant based on vicarious liability under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 29.

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Title

As introduced, authorizes the award of punitive damages in a civil action against a defendant based on vicarious liability under certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 29.

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Roll Calls

2012-04-11 - Senate - S. JUD COMM.: Recommended for passage w/amendments- refer to: S. Cal. Comm. (Y: 3 N: 3 NV: 2 Abs: 0) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2012-04-11 Failed In S. Jud Comm. Ayes 3, Nays 3 PNV 2
2012-04-11 Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 4/11/2012
2012-04-10 Action Def. in S. Jud Comm. to 4/11/2012
2012-04-04 Placed on S. Jud Comm. cal. for 4/10/2012
2012-01-23 P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
2012-01-19 Intro., P1C.
2012-01-18 Filed for intro.

Same As/Similar To

HB3125 (Crossfiled) 2012-04-19 - Taken Off Notice For Cal. in: Calendar & Rules Committee

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