SB1769

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.

Introduced·1/20/26

SB1769 amends Tennessee utility laws to establish a rate cap for senior citizen customers and requires utilities to notify customers of this cap.

SB1769 amends Tennessee utility laws to establish a rate cap for senior citizen customers, defined as those aged 65 or older. Utilities must notify customers of this cap through bill inserts, separate mailings, or electronic means for those using electronic billing. Utilities failing to comply face sanctions from the Tennessee Public Utilities Commission. The commission will establish an age verification process for customers to notify utilities of their eligibility for the rate cap. The act takes effect upon becoming law, with the rate cap applying from January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
State and Local Government Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 24

10:30 AM

Senate State & Local Government Hearing

Mar 17

8:45 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 24

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Mar 18

Senate

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

Mar 17

Senate

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