HB 1259·TN·house
Water - As enacted, authorizes municipal water and sewer systems to undertake certain projects on private property. - Amends TCA Title 7; Title 63; Title 65; Title 68 and Title 69.
Signed into LawFiled Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor: Capley
Latest Action
Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1055
May 27, 2026
Summary
HB 1259 updates Tennessee law by changing a five‑day deadline to seven days in the water code. It also gives city water and sewer utilities the authority to carry out certain projects on privately owned land. The changes aim to give utilities more flexibility while providing a longer notice window.
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