HB2070

Tennessee HB2070 amends state law to protect rights related to coal, oil, and natural gas activities and emissions.

Tennessee HB2070 amends state law to protect the right to engage in activities related to coal, oil, and natural gas, and to prevent discrimination against such activities. It allows natural persons or companies to seek declaratory and injunctive relief for violations, and to establish a definitive record of their emissions. The act prohibits liability for emissions unless proven to violate federal or state environmental laws. It also defines terms such as "covered activities," "covered emissions," and "annual emissions baseline." The act takes effect July 1, 2026.