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

HB 1983: Water Authorities - As introduced, establishes that public water systems have a maximum allowable hardwater level of 180 mg/L, measured as calcium carbonate equivalents; creates compliance and reporting requirements; exempts measurements that exceed the limit due to seasonal runoff in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Reset on Final cal. 2 of Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee

Plain-language summary

HB 1983 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Water Authorities - As introduced, establishes that public water systems have a maximum allowable hardwater level of 180 mg/L, measured as calcium carbonate equivalents; creates compliance and reporting requirements; exempts measurements that exceed the limit due to seasonal runoff in certain circumstances. - Amends TCA Title 68, Chapter 221, Part 7. Primary sponsor: Rusty Grills (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Reset on Final cal. 2 of Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Rusty Grills (Republican).