TN SB 1769
died on adjournmentUtilities, 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.
Tennessee · 114S1 · upper
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Did TN SB 1769 pass?
No. TN SB 1769 died when the 114S1 session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-03-24): Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
What is TN SB 1769 about?
TN SB 1769 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “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.”.
Who sponsors TN SB 1769?
Lamar is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1769.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-21
- Latest action
- 2026-03-24 — Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
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- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Lamarprimary
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-03-24
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
referral-committee
2026-03-18
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
2026-03-17
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/24/2026
2026-03-11
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
2026-03-10
Action deferred in Senate State and Local Government Committee to 3/17/2026
2026-03-03
Placed on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/10/2026
2026-01-22
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee
referral-committee
2026-01-21
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
introduction
2026-01-20
Filed for introduction
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 1843
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