Tort Law
15 bills
HB1649
Modifies provisions relating to actions for damages due to exposure to asbestos
Sponsor
Rep. Matthew Overcast (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee -
House-Emerging Issues
HB1718
Modifies provisions relating to limitations on awards for certain liability claims against public entities
Sponsor
Rep. Dave Hinman (R)
Progress
Senate: In Committee
Last Action
04/08/2026
S - Hearing Conducted -
Senate-General Laws
HB1841
Modifies provisions relating to sports officials, including civil liability protections and classification as special victims for criminal assault
Sponsor
Rep. Sherri Gallick (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee -
House-Emerging Issues
HB1928
Creates provisions relating to immunity from liability for health care professionals who inquire about potential dangers in patients' homes
Sponsor
Rep. Gregg Bush (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee -
House-Emerging Issues
HB2082
Changes provisions relating to motor vehicle liability insurance coverage
Sponsor
Rep. Ben Keathley (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee -
House-Emerging Issues
HB2083
Creates provisions relating to immunity from criminal liability for health care providers
Sponsor
Rep. Ben Keathley (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee -
House-Emerging Issues
HB2164
Modifies provisions relating to wrongful death actions
Sponsor
Rep. David Dolan (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/17/2026
H - Reported Do Pass -
House-Rules-Administrative
HB2182
Modifies the statute of limitations for personal injury claims from 5 years to 2 years
Sponsor
Rep. Ian Mackey (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/25/2026
H - Superseded by
HB 1664
HB2344
Modifies laws regarding public nuisances
Sponsor
Rep. Raychel Proudie (D)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee -
House-Emerging Issues
HB2437
Provides sovereign immunity for private contractors acting within the scope of a government contract
Sponsor
Rep. Dean Van Schoiack (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
05/15/2026
H - Referred to committee -
House-Emerging Issues
SB916
Modifies provisions relating to sovereign immunity
Sponsor
Sen. Jamie Burger (R)
Progress
Passed Into Law
Last Action
07/13/2026
G - Signed by the Governor
SB980
Modifies provisions relating to state funds compensating certain injured persons
Sponsor
Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/18/2026
S - Voted Do Pass -
Senate-General Laws
SB1120
Modifies provisions relating to time-limited settlement demands to liability insurers
Sponsor
Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
02/18/2026
S - Voted Do Pass -
Senate-General Laws
SB1234
Establishes immunity from liability for certain designers, manufacturers, sellers, and lessors of products
Sponsor
Sen. Curtis Trent (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/07/2026
S - Voted Do Pass -
Senate-General Laws
SB1283
Establishes provisions relating to liability for inherent risks of motocross activities
Sponsor
Sen. Jill Carter (R)
Progress
House: In Committee
Last Action
04/20/2026
S - Voted Do Pass -
Senate-Transportation, Infrastructure, and Public Safety