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TN HB2164

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Lowell Russell

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 7-82-701(b)(4) to expand the definition of utility systems subject to Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation jurisdiction

  • Allows nonprofit associations created in 1985 that govern communities with at least 5,000 lots or units to voluntarily opt into state utility regulation

  • Qualifying associations must provide water and wastewater services exclusively to their members and fund some emergency services for member safety

  • Requires the nonprofit association's governing board to adopt a resolution requesting Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation jurisdiction before the provision applies

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7, Chapter 82, Part 7 and Title 65, Chapter 4, Part 1, relative to utilities.

Utilities, Utility Districts

Last Action

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Business and Utilities Subcommittee2/25/2026
Commerce2/5/2026

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