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SB1769Introduced in the Senate

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.

IntroducedSenate State and Local Government

Introduced by London Lamar, District 33

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Official description

As introduced, prohibits a utility that provides electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing the rate charged to customers who are 65 years of age or older upon notice that the customer qualifies for such rate cap pursuant to an age verification process established by the Tennessee public utilities commission (TPUC) by rule; requires notification to customers of the rate cap program within 90 days of a final rule; authorizes TPUC to promulgate a rule to develop an age verification and notification process. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.

Where it stands

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

March 24, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee

  4. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026

  5. Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/17/2026

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

  7. Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026

  8. Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  9. Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

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