Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill
SB 41: Consumer Protection - As enacted, prohibits a provider of certain services from billing a consumer for an extra billing cycle if the consumer terminates the contract or agreement for services within the first half of a billing cycle; designates a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce in violation of the Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 47 and Title 65.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 41 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer Protection - As enacted, prohibits a provider of certain services from billing a consumer for an extra billing cycle if the consumer terminates the contract or agreement for services within the first half of a billing cycle; designates a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce in violation of the Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 47 and Title 65. Primary sponsor: Ferrell Haile (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 2, 2025): Pub. Ch. 154.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferrell Haile | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“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. 154
- Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
- Signed by Governor.
- Signed by H. Speaker
- Transmitted to Governor for action.
- Signed by Senate Speaker
- Enrolled and ready for signatures
- Subst. for comp. HB.
- Passed H., Ayes 97, Nays 0, PNV 0
- Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
- Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
- Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
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