HB1843Deferred

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.

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Overview

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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Sponsor

Miller, Larry

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 21, 2026

Last Action

March 18, 2026

Def. to Summer Study in Business & Utilities Subcommittee

Subjects
Utilities, Utility DistrictsSewageSenior CitizensCooperativesWaterPublic Utility CommissionPublic Utilities

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