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

HB 2061: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the Tennessee public utilities commission; requires electric and water utilities that provide service to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the commission; requires the commission's executive director to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

In committee Last action March 11, 2026: Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

Plain-language summary

HB 2061 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the Tennessee public utilities commission; requires electric and water utilities that provide service to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the commission; requires the commission's executive director to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69. Primary sponsor: Towns. Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Towns.