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TN HB0796
Bill
Status
3/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Vaughan
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AI Summary
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Grants the Tennessee Public Utility Commission exclusive authority to approve acquisitions or changes in control of regulated natural gas utility assets, overriding any conflicting municipal charters, ordinances, regulations, or franchise agreements
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Requires the commission to find that any transfer of natural gas utility assets or control is in the public interest before approving the transaction
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Commission orders issued on or after October 1, 2025 that find a transfer to be in the public interest will automatically effect the transfer of franchise rights from one regulated franchisee to another
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Successor entities receiving transferred assets must comply with all terms and conditions of existing natural gas service franchises
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Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to utility infrastructure.
Utilities, Utility Districts
Last Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 532
3/16/2026