Tennessee § 29-26-202 - Intent.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 29-26-202 — Intent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29-26-202. Intent.
It is the intention of the general assembly to provide victims of sexual misconduct by a therapist with a legal remedy, including significant compensatory damages and a more reasonable statute of limitations. It is intended to prevent sexual misconduct by a therapist by imposing significant liability upon any therapist who engages in this type of misconduct. This is necessary due to the inadequacy of the current system of health care liability where the statute of limitations fails to address the specific problems associated with sexual misconduct by a therapist. This part also clarifies the legal landscape and attempts to prevent most instances of sexual misconduct by making employers liable if they refuse to take simple and reasonable steps to avoid endangering their patients. Acts 1995, ch. 463, § 2; 2012, ch. 798, § 15. Amendments. The 2012 amendment substituted “health care liability” for “malpractice” in the third sentence. Effective Dates. Acts 2012, ch. 798, § 59. April 23, 2012.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 29-26-202
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 29-26-202 cover?
Section 29-26-202 ("Intent.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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