Remedies and Special Proceedings - As introduced, increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages from $750,000 to $1.5 million; increases the amount of compensation an injured plaintiff in a civil action may receive for noneconomic damages, if the injury or loss is catastrophic in nature, from $1 million to $2 million. - Amends TCA Section 29-39-102.

SB 419 increases caps on compensation for non-economic damages in Tennessee civil lawsuits. It raises the maximum payout for regular injury cases from $750,000 to $1.5 million and for catastrophic injuries (like severe burns or permanent disability) from $1 million to $2 million. The bill directly affects plaintiffs who win civil cases involving pain, suffering, or loss of enjoyment of life. The changes take effect July 1, 2025, applying to cases filed on or after that date.