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HB 796

Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, clarifies that prior to the acquisition of assets of a natural gas utility regulated by the Tennessee public utility commission by a new owner or any other change in control of such assets, the commission has exclusive authority to approve the acquisition or change in control, including the assignment of franchise rights, upon a finding by the commission that such transfers of assets or control is in the public interest. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

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HB 796 clarifies that the Tennessee Public Utility Commission holds exclusive authority to approve the acquisition of assets or any change in control of a natural gas utility regulated by the commission. This approval is required prior to such transfers and includes the assignment of franchise rights, contingent upon a commission finding that the transfer is in the public interest. The bill amends TCA Titles 5, 6, 7, 65, 68, and 69.

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Environment & Energy 95% Government Operations & Budget 85%

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Roll-call votes on this bill

QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
HOUSE CALENDAR & RULES COMMITTEE: H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 2/9/2026… lower fail 0 0 0 Feb 9, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HOUSE COMMERCE COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules… lower pass 0 0 0 Feb 4, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
HOUSE BUSINESS AND UTILITIES SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to… lower pass 0 0 0 Jan 21, 2026 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0