Tennessee · 114
HB 2109
Damages - As enacted, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50.
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Tennessee HB 2109 establishes a cause of action allowing individuals to seek damages from those who compensate others to participate in demonstrations if the paid demonstrators' conduct meets the elements of rioting or similar criminal offenses. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Titles 29, 38, and 50.
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Sponsors
- Clark Boyd Republican lead
Roll-call votes on this bill
| Question | Chamber | Result | Yea | Nay | Other | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 3/26/2026… | lower | fail | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 26, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 18, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |
| HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Judiciary… | lower | pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mar 4, 2026 | Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0 |