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TN SB1750
TN SB1750AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69, relative to drinking water.
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits the department of environment and conservation from prohibiting a utility that provides drinking water from pumping or otherwise withdrawing water from natural waters for purposes of providing drinking water, including as a prerequisite to renewal of the utility's permit, unless the prohibition is required to comply with federal law. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 68, Chapter 221 and Title 69.
AI Summary
This bill generally prevents the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) from stopping a utility, defined as an entity providing public drinking water that is publicly owned or regulated by the Tennessee Board of Utility Regulation, from drawing water from natural sources for drinking water purposes, even when renewing their permits. However, TDEC can impose such a prohibition if it is strictly required to comply with specific federal laws, such as the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Water Pollution Control Act, or the Endangered Species Act, and not merely recommended by federal law; in such cases, TDEC must provide written notice to the utility explaining the federal legal basis for the prohibition. If TDEC violates these provisions, the utility can file a complaint with the Board of Utility Regulation. This act will become effective on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Government Operations Hearing (08:30:00 3/4/2026 Cordell Hull Building) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1750&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1509 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1509.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1750.pdf |
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