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TN HB1509
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Todd Warner
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation from restricting public water utilities from withdrawing water from natural sources for drinking water purposes, including as a condition for permit renewal
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Allows the department to prohibit water withdrawals only when required by federal law, specifically the Safe Drinking Water Act, Clean Water Act, or Endangered Species Act—federal recommendations alone are insufficient
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Requires the department to provide written notice citing the specific federal law if it does prohibit a utility's water withdrawal
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Grants utilities the right to file a complaint with the board if the department improperly restricts their water withdrawals
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Takes effect July 1, 2026, and applies to actions taken on or after that date
Legislative Description
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to drinking water.
Water
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee of Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
3/11/2026