Tennessee Statutes
§ 29-20-202 — Removal of immunity for injury from negligent operation of motor vehicles - Exceptions
Tennessee § 29-20-202
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Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-20-202 (2026).
Text
(a)Immunity from suit of all governmental entities is removed for injuries resulting from the negligent operation by any employee of a motor vehicle or other equipment while in the scope of employment.
(b)This section shall not act as a repeal of § 55-8-101 , § 55-8-108 , or § 55-8-132 , and the immunities provided by these sections are hereby expressly continued.
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Legislative History
Acts 1973, ch. 345, § 7; T.C.A., § 23-3308.
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Receiver's bond§ 29-1-106
Judges granting extraordinary process§ 29-1-107
Statement as to first application§ 29-1-108
Application after refusal§ 29-1-109
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