HB 2585 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.
Latest: Apr 21, 2026 · Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
What it means
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How they voted
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
88 yes · 0 no
Apr 21, 2026 · Result: pass
House: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026 Passed
88 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 20 |
| Republican | 68 |
How each member voted (88)
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4 committee, procedural and amendment votes
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Failed
12 yes · 19 no · 1 other
Apr 23, 2026 · Result: fail
Senate: FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Failed
12 yes · 19 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | 6 | 1 | – |
| Republican | 6 | 18 | 1 |
How each member voted (32)
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House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026 4/14/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Apr 16, 2026 · Result: fail
House: HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026 4/14/2026
0 yes · 0 no
Member-by-member votes are not loaded for this roll call yet. The tally above is from the official record.
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House: HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/14/2026 Passed
20 yes · 0 no
Apr 14, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee 4/14/2026 Passed
20 yes · 0 no
| Party | Yes |
|---|---|
| Democratic | 4 |
| Republican | 16 |
How each member voted (20)
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House: HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/4/2026 Passed
3 yes · 1 no · 1 other
Mar 4, 2026 · Result: pass
House: HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee 3/4/2026 Passed
3 yes · 1 no · 1 other
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | – | – | 1 |
| Republican | 3 | 1 | – |
How each member voted (5)
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Where it stands
Feb 4, 2026 · House
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
Feb 5, 2026 · House
Sent to committee
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
Apr 21, 2026 · House
Passed House
Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
Apr 22, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
Full official history (29 actions)
- Feb 3, 2026HouseFiled for introduction
- Feb 4, 2026HouseIntro., P1C.
- Feb 5, 2026HouseP2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Feb 5, 2026HouseAssigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
- Feb 25, 2026HousePlaced on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
- Mar 4, 2026HouseRec. for pass by s/c ref. to Judiciary Committee
- Mar 4, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/11/2026
- Mar 11, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/18/2026
- Mar 11, 2026HouseAction def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/18/2026
- Mar 18, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 3/23/2026
- Mar 18, 2026HouseAction def. in Judiciary Committee to 3/25/2026
- Mar 25, 2026HouseAction def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/1/2026
- Mar 25, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/1/2026
- Apr 1, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/7/2026
- Apr 1, 2026HouseAction def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/8/2026
- Apr 8, 2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
- Apr 8, 2026HouseAction def. in Judiciary Committee to 4/15/2026
- Apr 8, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Judiciary Committee for 4/14/2026
- Apr 14, 2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
- Apr 14, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
- Apr 14, 2026HouseRec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Apr 21, 2026HousePassed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Apr 21, 2026HouseH. adopted am. (Amendment 1 - HA1145)
- Apr 21, 2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
- Apr 22, 2026SenateReceived from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Apr 23, 2026SenateAmendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA1069)
- Apr 23, 2026SenateFailed to pass Senate, Ayes 12, Nays 19, PNV 1
- Apr 23, 2026SenateRefer to Senate Calendar Committee
- Apr 23, 2026SenateSenate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
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