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H - Superseded by HB 1664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