SB 2532 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sewage - As enacted, 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; requires the revocation of a person's waste removal permit for a violation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.

SB 2532 raises penalties for improper sewage disposal by businesses that remove septic system waste, upgrading violations from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor. It requires courts to notify environmental officials upon conviction, triggering permit suspensions (30 days for first offense, 90 days for second, permanent revocation for third or subsequent violations). This directly affects licensed waste removal businesses operating in Tennessee, with consequences tied to their violation history. The bill amends specific sections of Tennessee law to strengthen enforcement against commercial violators of sewage disposal rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Apr 24, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
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Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
upper
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action deferred in Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee to 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee calendar for 3/4/2026
lower
Feb 5, 2026
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
upper
Feb 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Tom Hatcher
RRepublican
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