Tennessee § 29-34-213 Liability of charitable organizations

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§ 29-34-213 — Liability of charitable organizations

Tennessee § 29-34-213

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Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-34-213 (2026).

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(a)As used in this section:

(1)"Charitable organization" means a charitable unit of a religious or civic group that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501 , including those supported wholly or partially by private donations and registered with the secretary of state; and (2) "Services" means:

(A)Providing food;

(B)Providing housing; or (C) Providing shelter from adverse weather, including, but not limited to, allowing persons to enter the premises for purposes of temporary shelter from severe storms.

(b)A charitable organization providing services to the community is not liable for a loss, damages, injury, or death that results from providing services, unless the charitable organization's conduct in providing services constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduc

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(a) As used in this section: (1) "Charitable organization" means a charitable unit of a religious or civic group that is exempt from taxation under 26 U.S.C. § 501 , including those supported wholly or partially by private donations and registered with the secretary of state; and (2) "Services" means: (A) Providing food; (B) Providing housing; or (C) Providing shelter from adverse weather, including, but not limited to, allowing persons to enter the premises for purposes of temporary shelter from severe storms. (b) A charitable organization providing services to the community is not liable for a loss, damages, injury, or death that results from providing services, unless the charitable organization's conduct in providing services constitutes gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.