AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 65 and Title 68, relative to utility metering.
- Introduced Jan 30, 2024
- In committee Feb 1, 2024
- Failed
- Passed the House
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires a utility to obtain written consent from the owner of residential or commercial property for which the utility provides services before the utility installs a smart meter for the property; requires a utility to obtain written confirmation from the owner of the property that the owner consents to the continued presence and use of the smart meter if a smart meter is already present. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 8; Title 65 and Title 68.
Every action
5 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
- SenateFiled for introduction
- SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
- CommitteePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate State and Local Government Committee · Senate State and Local Government Committee
- CommitteePlaced on Senate State and Local Government Committee calendar for 3/12/2024 · Senate State and Local Government Committee
- SenateFailed in Senate State and Local Government Committee
Roll calls
1 recorded vote: 0 on the floor, 1 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2024 | Senate State and Local Government Committee | State and Local Government Committee: Failed in Senate State and Local Government Committee MembersYes · 3 No · 5 |
Failed 3–5 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it.
- JH Joey HensleyR Primary sponsor · District 28
From Tennessee's official records (wapp.capitol.tn.gov), checked Nov 3, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.