HB 978 Tennessee House · 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.

HB 978 requires utilities governed by Tennessee's Utilities' Cut-Off Procedures Act to publish their policies for discontinuing service due to unpaid bills on their websites in a publicly accessible location. This applies directly to electric, gas, water, and other utility providers operating under the specified state law. The key provision mandates that these policies be posted online - rather than only available through other channels - making them easier for customers to find. The requirement takes effect on July 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
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Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
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Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Ref. to Commerce Committee
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Mar 10, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
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Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
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Jeff Burkhart
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