Tennessee · 114
SB 842
Tort Liability and Reform - As enacted, clarifies that any governmental entity may purchase any of the insurance authorized under state law, without the necessity of public bidding, as required by any public or private act or charter restriction, if such insurance is purchased through a plan authorized and approved by any organization of cities, counties, or other governmental entities as contemplated by state law. - Amends TCA Title 12; Title 12, Chapter 3 and Title 29.
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Summary AI-generated
Tennessee SB 842 clarifies that governmental entities may purchase insurance authorized under state law without public bidding, even if restricted by public or private acts or charters. This exemption applies when the insurance is obtained through a plan authorized and approved by an organization of cities, counties, or other governmental entities as contemplated by state law. The bill amends TCA Title 12, Chapter 3, and Title 29.
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Sponsors
- Page Walley Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLOOR VOTE: Third Consideration 4/10/2025 Passed | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Apr 10, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| SENATE STATE & LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to… | upper | pass | 0 | 0 | 1 | Apr 1, 2025 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |