SB 952 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires a utility governed by the Utilities' Cut-Off Procedures Act to publish its policy governing the discontinuation of service for nonpayment of service on the utility's website in a publicly accessible location. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

SB 952 requires utilities governed by Tennessee's Utilities' Cut-Off Procedures Act to publish their policies for discontinuing service due to nonpayment on their website in a publicly accessible location. This applies to all such utilities operating under the specified state code sections (Titles 4, 5, 6, 7, 65, 68, and 69). The key provision mandates that these policies must be clearly available online, rather than only in physical locations or internal documents. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, aiming to increase transparency for customers about service disconnection rules.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Mar 25, 2025
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Mar 25, 2025
Committee
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/25/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
upper
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Bill Powers
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