HB 2605 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, establishes a cause of action through which a person who suffers injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligent action of an agent of the federal government engaged in an immigration enforcement action may file a suit against the federal agency to recover compensatory damages and reasonable attorney's fees and costs of bringing the action; requires the person to file a claim within one year of the cause of action accruing. - Amends TCA Title 28 and Title 29.

HB 2605 allows individuals who suffer injury, death, or property damage due to a federal immigration agent's negligence during enforcement actions to sue the federal agency responsible for the agent's actions. It enables claimants to seek financial compensation for their losses and recover attorney fees and court costs. The law requires claims to be filed within one year of the injury occurring. This bill directly affects people harmed by negligent federal immigration enforcement, creating a new legal pathway for redress against federal agencies.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Civil Justice Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Judiciary Committee
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Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Civil Justice Subcommittee
lower
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Gabby Salinas
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