Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

Tennessee HB0796 allows public utilities to permit customers to use contractors of their choice for the installation of utility infrastructure, rather than requiring the utilities to perform the construction themselves. The bill affects public utilities, including water, wastewater, natural gas, and electric systems operated by counties, metropolitan governments, or municipalities. Key provisions include the requirement for utilities to provide reasonable construction specifications and to review infrastructure plans within 30 days, with a maximum review fee of $1,000; if the review is not completed in time, the plans are deemed approved if certified by a licensed engineer.