HB2164

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

Introduced·2/2/26

HB2164 amends Tennessee Code to allow nonprofit associations to operate utility systems under certain conditions.

HB2164 amends Tennessee Code to allow nonprofit associations to operate utility systems if they meet specific criteria. These associations must have been created in 1985, govern a community with at least 5,000 lots or units, fund emergency services, provide water and wastewater services exclusively for members, and have their governing board request Tennessee board of utility regulation jurisdiction. This act takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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History

Mar 11

House

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

Mar 4

House

Action Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

Mar 4

House

Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/11/2026