Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, creates a cause of action through which a victim can recover from a person, other than a professional bondsman or person with a bailable interest, who posts bail for a defendant and the defendant is subsequently convicted for a criminal offense that occurred while the defendant was on bail; allows the victim to recover for damage to property, injury, or death arising from the subsequent criminal offense. - Amends TCA Title 40.

HB 1483 would create a new civil lawsuit for victims of crimes committed by a defendant while on bail. Specifically, it allows victims to sue the person who posted bail (excluding professional bondsmen or those with a "bailable interest," such as family members, spouses, employers, or legal guardians) for property damage, injury, or death resulting from the defendant's subsequent criminal offense. The bill amends Tennessee law to apply to cases arising on or after July 1, 2026, if enacted. This change would directly affect victims of such crimes and individuals posting bail without falling under the exempt categories.