Tort Liability and Reform - As introduced, states that certain nonprofit entities that contract with the department of children's services to provide community-based care or child welfare services shall not be held liable for damages resulting from an act or omission of the entity's employee or volunteer or a caregiver providing services on behalf of the entity if certain requirements are met. - Amends TCA Title 9; Title 29; Title 36 and Title 37.

HB 1879 protects certain nonprofits providing child welfare services from liability when they meet specific requirements. It directly affects nonprofits contracted by Tennessee's Department of Children's Services to deliver community-based care or child welfare services. The bill shields these organizations from claims related to employee or volunteer actions if they conduct required background checks, verify against abuse registries, report misconduct, enforce proper training (including child abuse prevention), and take corrective action. However, nonprofits remain liable for gross negligence or if they fail to substantially comply with these requirements, which must be directly linked to the harm alleged.