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

HB 701: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, removes the requirement that each year the Tennessee public utility commission submit to the general assembly a report describing the competitive nature of the telecommunications market in this state. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 1 and Title 65, Chapter 5.

Introduced Last action February 5, 2026: Sponsor change.

Plain-language summary

HB 701 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 3, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, removes the requirement that each year the Tennessee public utility commission submit to the general assembly a report describing the competitive nature of the telecommunications market in this state. - Amends TCA Title 65, Chapter 1 and Title 65, Chapter 5. Primary sponsor: Pat Marsh (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Sponsor change.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Pat Marsh (Republican).