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TN HB1136
Bill
Status
Passed
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clark Boyd
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AI Summary
- Broadband internet access services are classified as non-telecommunications services under Tennessee state law, exempting them from state utility regulations
- State and local government entities are prohibited from regulating the entry, rates, terms, or conditions of broadband internet access services or interconnected VoIP services
- Broadband providers are explicitly excluded from the definitions of "public utility" and "telecommunications service provider" in state code
- Consumer protection laws, fair competition laws, and federal Telecommunications Act obligations still apply to broadband providers
- Nondiscriminatory fees for enhanced 911 service, telecommunications relay services, and universal service assessments may still be assessed on interconnected VoIP services
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 65, relative to broadband enabled services.
Public Utility Commission
Last Action
Effective date(s) 03/28/2025
4/4/2025
Committee Referrals
Calendar and Rules2/26/2025
Commerce2/19/2025
Business and Utilities Subcommittee2/12/2025
Commerce2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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