Sewage - As introduced, increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.

HB 1809 raises penalties for certain sewage disposal violations from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor under Tennessee law. It specifically targets individuals or businesses engaged in removing accumulated wastes from septic systems when they unlawfully dispose of sewage. The bill amends Tennessee Code Sections 39-17-102, 68-221-413, and 68-221-713 to increase the penalty level for these offenses. This change directly affects septic waste removal businesses operating in Tennessee, making violations more serious under state law. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.