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

HB 1843: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, prohibits a utility that provides electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing the rate charged to customers who are 65 years of age or older upon notice that the customer qualifies for such rate cap pursuant to an age verification process established by the Tennessee public utilities commission (TPUC) by rule; requires notification to customers of the rate cap program within 90 days of a final rule; authorizes TPUC to promulgate a rule to develop an age verification and notification process. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Def. to Summer Study in Business & Utilities Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 1843 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, prohibits a utility that provides electric, water, wastewater, or natural gas services from increasing the rate charged to customers who are 65 years of age or older upon notice that the customer qualifies for such rate cap pursuant to an age verification process established by the Tennessee public utilities commission (TPUC) by rule; requires notification to customers of the rate cap program within 90 days of a final rule; authorizes TPUC to promulgate a rule to develop an age verification and notification process. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 7; Title 47, Chapter 18; Title 64; Title 65; Title 67 and Title 68. Primary sponsor: Larry Miller (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Def. to Summer Study in Business & Utilities Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Larry Miller (Democratic).