SB1600

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.

Introduced·1/12/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SB1600 mandates data center registration and reporting requirements for facilities with over 20 MW power capacity.

Tennessee SB1600 amends various titles of the Tennessee Code to establish registration and reporting requirements for data centers with a power capacity exceeding 20 megawatts. Owners or operators of such data centers must register with the Tennessee Public Utility Commission, providing details such as the center's physical address, contact information, power capacity, and utility service details. Electric and water utilities must report usage and rates for these data centers. The commission can assess penalties for non-compliance and may take legal action to enforce the law.

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History

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Jan 13

Senate

Withdrawn.

Jan 12

Senate

Filed for introduction