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TN HB2370
TN HB2370AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to utility metering.
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Introduced
01/30/2024
01/30/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/25/2024
04/25/2024
Introduced Session
113th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires a utility to obtain written consent from the owner of residential or commercial property for which the utility provides services before the utility installs a smart meter for the property; requires a utility to obtain written confirmation from the owner of the property that the owner consents to the continued presence and use of the smart meter if a smart meter is already present. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 65 and Title 68.
AI Summary
This bill requires a utility to obtain written consent from the owner of residential or commercial property before installing a smart meter for the property. If the property already has a smart meter, the utility must obtain written confirmation from the owner that they consent to the continued use of the smart meter by January 1, 2025. The bill also requires utilities to offer analog meters as an alternative if the property owner does not consent to a smart meter. Additionally, utilities cannot charge additional fees based on the property owner's decision regarding smart meters. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee (on 03/12/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2370&ga=113 |
| Fiscal Note - HB2370 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Fiscal/HB2370.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/113/Bill/HB2370.pdf |
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