Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1809: Sewage - As introduced, increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.

In committee Last action February 2, 2026: P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1809 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sewage - As introduced, increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221. Primary sponsor: Dan Howell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): P2C, ref. to Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Dan Howell (Republican).