Tennessee SenateHB 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…
Failed 12–19Crossed party lines
What it does: ON APRIL 21, 2026, THE HOUSE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED HOUSE BILL 2585, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 clarifies that the bill does not affect present law exemptions from noneconomic damages caps for certain personal injury and wrongful death actions. (official summary)
Question before the chamber: Third Consideration
The tally
Yes 12 · No 19 · Not voting 1 · Present 1
Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.
| Party | Yes | No | Not voting / present |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democrats | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Republicans | 6 | 19 | 1 / 1 |
Most Democrats voted yes; most Republicans voted no. 6 members voted against their party’s majority.
Voted against their party’s majority
- Becky MasseyR6Yes
- Bobby HarshbargerR4Yes
- Janice BowlingR16Yes
- Jessie SealR8Yes
- Kerry RobertsR23Yes
- Mark PodyR17Yes
The full roll (33)
Yes 12
No 19
Present 1
Not voting 1
“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.