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
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 2, 2026
Last action Feb 5, 2026
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3
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Committee
1
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
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tom Hatcher
RRepublican
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