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

HB 2024: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, increases, from 15 to 20, the number of calendar days that may pass from the actual date specified in the first notice after a person responsible for excavation or demolition has given the notice of the intent to excavate or demolish before the person is required to serve additional notice if the excavation or demolition has not yet been completed; makes other changes to the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1.

In committee Last action February 4, 2026: P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2024 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, increases, from 15 to 20, the number of calendar days that may pass from the actual date specified in the first notice after a person responsible for excavation or demolition has given the notice of the intent to excavate or demolish before the person is required to serve additional notice if the excavation or demolition has not yet been completed; makes other changes to the Underground Utility Damage Prevention Act. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 31, Part 1. Primary sponsor: Pat Marsh (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2026): P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pat Marsh (Republican).