SB 1769 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, prohibits a utility that provides electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing the rate charged to customers who are 65 years of age or older upon notice that the customer qualifies for such rate cap pursuant to an age verification process established by the Tennessee public utilities commission (TPUC) by rule; requires notification to customers of the rate cap program within 90 days of a final rule; authorizes TPUC to promulgate a rule to develop an age verification and notification process. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.

SB 1769 prohibits Tennessee utilities from raising rates for customers aged 65 or older who verify their age through a process established by the Tennessee Public Utilities Commission (TPUC). It requires the TPUC to create an age verification and notification system by rule, with utilities then informing eligible customers about the rate cap within 90 days of the rule's finalization. The law applies to electric, water, wastewater, and natural gas services and takes effect January 1, 2027. Utilities failing to comply face sanctions ordered by the TPUC.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2026 Last action Mar 24, 2026
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Total actions
9
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 24, 2026
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
lower
Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/17/2026
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Jan 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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London Lamar
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