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

HB 1847: Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, generally prohibits a municipality or electric utility to pay or absorb the cost of electrical infrastructure incurred to serve a data center; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 65.

Enacted Last action May 18, 2026: Pub. Ch. 961

Plain-language summary

HB 1847 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, generally prohibits a municipality or electric utility to pay or absorb the cost of electrical infrastructure incurred to serve a data center; makes related changes. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 13 and Title 65. Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 18, 2026): Pub. Ch. 961.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Ed Butler (Republican).