HB2456

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to data centers.

Failed·3/18/26
Draft Text

Tennessee HB2456 mandates data center registration and reporting of fuel, electricity, and water usage to the Department of Revenue.

Tennessee HB2456 requires data centers with a power capacity exceeding 20 megawatts to register with the Department of Revenue. Owners or operators must provide details such as the data center's address, contact information, power capacity, and names of fuel, electric, and water suppliers. Suppliers must report usage data to the commissioner. The department will compile and publish monthly reports on the department's website. The act allows for civil penalties for non-compliance and injunctive relief for continuing violations. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

2 Yea

DD

5 Nay

RRRRR

1 Not Voting

R

History

Mar 18

House

Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

Mar 11

House

Action Def. in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

Mar 11

House

Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/18/2026