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HB 796STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, clarifies that prior to the acquisition of assets of a natural gas utility regulated by the Tennessee public utility commission by a new owner or any other change in control of such assets, the commission has exclusive authority to approve the acquisition or change in control, including the assignment of franchise rights, upon a finding by the commission that such transfers of assets or control is in the public interest. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

Latest action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 532

Voted 3/16/2026

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Action history

  1. 3/16/2026Comp. became Pub. Ch. 532
  2. 2/9/2026Comp. SB subst.
  3. 2/9/2026Sponsor(s) Added.
  4. 2/5/2026H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/9/2026
  5. 2/4/2026Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 2/5/2026
  6. 2/4/2026Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
  7. 1/28/2026Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 2/4/2026
  8. 1/26/2026Meeting Canceled
  9. 1/21/2026Placed on cal. Commerce Committee for 1/28/2026
  10. 1/21/2026Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Commerce Committee