Statutes of Limitations and Repose - As introduced, specifies that certain statutes of limitation in civil matters apply to the state and the state's political subdivisions. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 28 and Title 29.

HB 1855 clarifies that standard time limits for filing civil lawsuits (statutes of limitations) apply to the Tennessee state government and its local subdivisions (like counties or cities), unless a law specifically states otherwise. This directly affects individuals or entities planning to sue the state or local governments for civil claims, such as negligence or contract disputes. The key change amends Tennessee Code Section 28-1-113 to explicitly state this rule, removing ambiguity about whether state entities could use different time limits. The law takes effect July 1, 2026, applying to all cases where the injury or cause of action occurred on or after that date.