Courts, General Sessions - As introduced, increases from $25,000 to $50,000 the jurisdictional dollar limit for general sessions courts in civil cases generally. - Amends TCA Title 13; Title 16 and Title 29.

HB 982 raises the maximum dollar amount for civil cases handled by Tennessee's general sessions courts from $25,000 to $50,000. This change directly affects individuals and small businesses filing civil lawsuits under $50,000, allowing them to resolve disputes in lower-level courts instead of higher courts. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 16-15-501(d)(1) and takes effect July 1, 2025.