Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 2355: Sewage - As enacted, increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems; requires the revocation of a person's waste removal permit for a violation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2355 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Sewage - As enacted, increases, from a Class C to Class B misdemeanor, the classification of offenses involving unlawful disposal of sewage if the person commits the offense while engaged in the business of removing accumulated wastes from subsurface sewage disposal systems; requires the revocation of a person's waste removal permit for a violation. - Amends TCA Title 39 and Title 68, Chapter 221. Primary sponsor: Dan Howell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 24, 2026): Pub. Ch. 763.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Howell | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 22 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Pub. Ch. 763
- Effective date(s) 07/01/20256
- Signed by Governor.
- Transmitted to Governor for his action.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled; ready for sig. of H. Speaker.
- Senate substituted House Bill for companion Senate Bill.
- Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0705)
- Passed Senate, Ayes 29, Nays 0
- Received from House, Passed on First Consideration
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to Sen.
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