Tennessee 114th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

SB 1600 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69, relative to data centers.

Last action — Withdrawn.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the Tennessee public utilities commission; requires electric and water utilities that provide service to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the commission; requires the commission's executive director to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.

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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  3. Withdrawn.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 132 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (132)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 1600 do?
Utilities, Utility Districts - As introduced, requires certain data centers to register with the Tennessee public utilities commission; requires electric and water utilities that provide service to registered data centers to report usage and rates to the commission; requires the commission's executive director to compile and publish certain information based on reports received from utilities. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 10; Title 62; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.
Who sponsors SB 1600?
SB 1600 is sponsored by Lamar, London (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1600?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 1600?
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