NASHVILLE, Tenn. —The Chance Carlton Act has been passed by both the Tennessee House and Senate and now will head to Governor Bill Lee’s desk for his signature.
Bill 1464–also known as the Chance Carlton Act–is named for Chance Carlton of Carroll County, who died in the line of duty in April 2025 while he was working to restore power during severe storms.
The legislation provides linemen’s families with benefits in the event that a lineman dies in the line of duty…