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TN SB1769

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

London Lamar

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Origin

Senate

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits public utilities from increasing rates for electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services to customers aged 65 or older, effective January 1, 2027

  • Requires the Tennessee Public Utilities Commission to establish an age verification and notification process for senior citizens to qualify for the rate cap

  • Mandates utilities provide written notice to all customers about the senior rate cap availability within 90 days of the commission's final rule, via bill insert, mailing, or electronic means

  • Authorizes the commission to impose sanctions on non-compliant utilities, with collected civil penalty fees funding enforcement efforts

  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68, relative to utilities.

Utilities, Utility Districts

Last Action

Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

State and Local Government1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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