Senate Bill 1682, also known as House Bill 2061, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to establish regulations for data centers operating within the state. The bill introduces a new part under Title 65, Chapter 4, which defines key terms such as "data center," "electric utility," and "water utility." It mandates that, starting January 1, 2027, all data centers must register with the Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) and provide specific information, including their physical address, power capacity, and details about the utilities servicing them. Additionally, data centers are required to notify the TPUC of any changes in their operational status or information provided during registration.

The bill also outlines reporting requirements for electric and water utilities that service data centers, including the submission of monthly reports detailing the amount of electricity or water provided. The TPUC is tasked with compiling this data into monthly reports that will be published on its website. Furthermore, the commission is authorized to impose civil penalties for non-compliance with registration and reporting requirements, and it may seek injunctive relief in cases of ongoing violations. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.