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TN HB2456
TN HB2456AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to data centers.
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Introduced
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the department of revenue; requires fuel suppliers, and electric and water utilities that provide fuel and service respectively to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the department; requires the commissioner to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any data center, defined as a facility with a power capacity exceeding twenty megawatts (20 MW) that houses computer equipment for storing, processing, and distributing data, must register with the Tennessee Department of Revenue starting January 1, 2027. Owners or operators of these data centers will need to provide information such as their physical address, contact details for the person in charge, estimated power capacity, and the names of their electricity, water, and fuel suppliers. Fuel suppliers and electric and water utilities that provide services to these registered data centers will then be obligated to report the amount of fuel, electricity, or water they supply to the Department of Revenue on a regular basis. The Commissioner of Revenue will compile this information into monthly reports detailing the fuel, electricity, and water usage of each data center and will publish these reports on the department's website. Failure to comply with these registration or reporting requirements could result in daily civil penalties.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2456&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2456.pdf |
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