SB 2222Damages - As enacted, establishes a cause of action for persons to seek damages from persons who compensate others to participate in demonstrations when the paid demonstrators' conduct satisfies the elements of the criminal offense of rioting, or other similar offenses. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 38 and Title 50.

Sponsors

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Versions

1. Current VersionFeb 2, 2026
2. Amendment SA0564Feb 2, 2026
3. Amendment HA0716Feb 5, 2026

Legislative history

1. Apr 24, 2026
   Pub. Ch. 722
2. Apr 24, 2026
   Effective date(s) 04/13/2026
3. Apr 13, 2026
   Signed by Governor.
4. Apr 2, 2026
   Transmitted to Governor for action.
5. Apr 1, 2026
   Signed by H. Speaker
6. Mar 30, 2026
   Signed by Senate Speaker
7. Mar 26, 2026
   Passed H., Ayes 71, Nays 20, PNV 0
8. Mar 26, 2026
   Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0716)
9. Mar 26, 2026
   Enrolled and ready for signatures
10. Mar 26, 2026
    Subst. for comp. HB.
11. Mar 16, 2026
    Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
12. Mar 12, 2026
    Sponsor(s) Added.
13. Mar 12, 2026
    Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 6
14. Mar 12, 2026
    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
15. Mar 12, 2026
    Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0564)
16. Mar 10, 2026
    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 3/12/2026
17. Mar 4, 2026
    Sponsor(s) Added.
18. Mar 3, 2026
    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 1 PNV 1
19. Feb 25, 2026
    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/3/2026
20. Feb 5, 2026
    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

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