SB2152

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1, relative to underground utility damage prevention.

Introduced·2/2/26
Draft Text

SB2152 amends Tennessee's underground utility damage prevention laws by updating terminology and extending notification periods.

SB2152 updates Tennessee's underground utility damage prevention laws by replacing outdated terms with "digital locating" and extending the notification period from 15 to 20 days. It defines "digital locating" as applying visual indicators to digital imagery or electronic maps to show underground utility locations. The bill also mandates meetings between excavation or demolition parties and utility operators before work begins. Additionally, it allows the use of vacuum excavation for locating or protecting underground facilities once notified.

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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 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

Mar 3

Senate

Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee

Feb 24

Senate

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

Feb 5

Senate

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee