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

SB 1600: 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.

Introduced Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

Plain-language summary

SB 1600 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 12, 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: London Lamar (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Passed on First Consideration.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: London Lamar (Democratic).