SB 2006 Tennessee Senate · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Sewage - As introduced, 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. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.

SB 2006 increases penalties for businesses that illegally dispose of sewage from septic systems. It upgrades the offense from a Class C to a Class B misdemeanor when the violation occurs during the business of removing accumulated waste from septic systems. This directly affects septic tank cleaning and waste removal companies that fail to follow proper disposal procedures. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026, and amends Tennessee laws in Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 2, 2026 Last action Feb 5, 2026
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Feb 5, 2026
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Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Energy, Ag., and Nat. Resources Committee
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Feb 2, 2026
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Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
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Tom Hatcher
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