Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
HB 978: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires a utility governed by the Utilities' Cut-Off Procedures Act to publish its policy governing the discontinuation of service for nonpayment of service on the utility's website in a publicly accessible location. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 978 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires a utility governed by the Utilities' Cut-Off Procedures Act to publish its policy governing the discontinuation of service for nonpayment of service on the utility's website in a publicly accessible location. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69. Primary sponsor: Burkhart. Most recent recorded action (March 19, 2025): Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee.
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Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkhart | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Taken off notice for cal in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
- Ref. to Commerce Committee
- Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
- P2C, caption bill, held on desk - pending amdt.
- Intro., P1C.
- Filed for introduction