Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.
Tennessee HB1843 prohibits utilities providing electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing rates for customers aged 65 and older, contingent upon the establishment of an age verification process by the Tennessee Public Utilities Commission (TPUC). The bill affects senior customers by ensuring their rates remain stable once they qualify for the rate cap. Key provisions include the requirement for TPUC to create rules for age verification and notification to customers about the rate cap program within 90 days of the final rule.
Tennessee HB1843 prohibits utilities providing electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing rates for customers aged 65 and older, contingent upon the establishment of an age verification process by the Tennessee Public Utilities Commission (TPUC). The bill affects senior customers by ensuring their rates remain stable once they qualify for the rate cap. Key provisions include the requirement for TPUC to create rules for age verification and notification to customers about the rate cap program within 90 days of the final rule.
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Miller, Larry
114th General Assembly
January 21, 2026
March 18, 2026
Def. to Summer Study in Business & Utilities Subcommittee