Damages - 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.

HB 2109 would allow individuals harmed by protest-related criminal acts to sue organizers who paid demonstrators. It creates legal liability for anyone compensating demonstrators whose conduct during protests meets the legal definition of specific offenses like rioting (TCA § 39-17-302), aggravated riot, or disorderly conduct. Plaintiffs would not need a criminal conviction against the demonstrator to pursue a civil case. The bill directly affects organizers who pay protesters and victims of protest-related criminal activity.