Sewage - As introduced, implements a system of graduated periods of suspension of a person's license to engage in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems following conviction for offenses involving illegal dumping of sewage. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.
HB 1810 creates graduated license suspensions for licensed sewage waste removal businesses convicted of illegally dumping sewage. It directly affects individuals operating in this field who violate sewage disposal laws while conducting business. The bill requires courts to notify the Environment Commissioner after a conviction, who must then suspend the person's license for 30 days (first offense), 90 days (second offense), or permanently revoke it (third or subsequent offense). These penalties apply specifically to violations involving illegal sewage disposal from subsurface systems. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Feb 2, 2026
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Feb 2, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee
lower
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Agriculture & Natural Resources Subcommittee
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Dan Howell
RRepublican
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