TN SB2022

Expands the statutory definition of "utility" to explicitly include broadband internet, fiber optic services, and telecommunication services, aligning the law with existing Department of Transportation policy

Establishes a $2,500,000 statutory minimum reimbursement floor for utility relocation projects exceeding that cost threshold, with commissioner discretion to authorize higher amounts

Relocation projects costing less than $2,500,000 receive full reimbursement of actual costs

Requires the commissioner to consider specific factors when authorizing reimbursements, including project complexity, ratepayer impacts, environmental constraints, and department-imposed schedule requirements

Takes effect immediately for rulemaking purposes; all other provisions take effect July 1, 2026