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TN HB2024

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pat Marsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds "dredging" to the list of excavation activities covered under underground utility damage prevention requirements
  • Defines "digital locating" as applying visual indicators to digital imagery or electronic maps to show underground utility locations
  • Extends the notification period for excavation or demolition work from 15 calendar days to 20 calendar days
  • Requires a pre-excavation meeting between the excavator and all utility operators with underground facilities in the proposed area to exchange location information
  • Authorizes member operators to use vacuum excavation for locating or protecting their underground facilities after proper notification

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1, relative to underground utility damage prevention.

Utilities, Utility Districts

Last Action

Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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