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SB 1139

Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, makes revisions to present law relative to utilities. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 13, Chapter 7; Title 65 and Title 68.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Brent Taylor

SB 1139 comprehensively revises Tennessee utility laws across four state codes, affecting utility district operations and regulations now in effect as Public Chapter 490.

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 490
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Bill Summary · SB 1139

Legislative bill overview

SB 1139 makes comprehensive revisions to Tennessee's utility laws across multiple state codes (Title 7, 13, 65, and 68). The bill has been enacted as Public Chapter 490 and addresses various aspects of utility regulation and utility district operations, though the specific substantive changes are not detailed in the provided legislative summary.

Why is this important

Utility regulations directly affect how water, electricity, gas, and other essential services are delivered and priced to Tennessee residents and businesses. Changes to utility district operations and governance can impact service reliability, consumer costs, and how local utilities manage infrastructure and rate-setting processes.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and transparency: The broad amendments across four different titles lack detailed public description, making it unclear what specific changes affect ratepayers and service providers
  • Rate-setting implications: Changes to utility district authority could affect how rates are determined and adjusted, potentially impacting consumer bills
  • Regulatory authority: Revisions to utility governance structures may shift decision-making power between state regulators, utility districts, and local governments

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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