SB 2658: Utilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, authorizes, during a state of emergency that is based on a natural emergency, an emergency utility worker to travel upon public roads and enter areas subject to curfew or restricted access orders when such access is necessary to perform emergency utilities restoration activities; provides that an emergency utility worker, and the emergency utility worker's employer, are immune from civil liability for injury, death, or property damage resulting from an act or omission of the emergency utility worker committed in good faith while engaged in emergency utilities restoration activities during a state of emergency declared that is based on a natural emergency. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 39 and Title 58.
SB 2658 status: Introduced — Pub. Ch. 988 (updated May 27, 2026).
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OfficialUtilities, Utility Districts - As enacted, authorizes, during a state of emergency that is based on a natural emergency, an emergency utility worker to travel upon public roads and enter areas subject to curfew or restricted access orders when such access is necessary to perform emergency utilities restoration activiti...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Expedites utility restoration during disasters.
- Reduces legal friction for utility operators.
Risks
- Potential long-term costs to individuals who cannot seek damages.
Society
Benefits
- Faster return of essential utility services to residents.
- Clearer legal status for emergency personnel.
Risks
- Limits avenues for legal redress if negligence occurs during restoration.
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