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AI Summary
The CHAT Act proposes amendments to Tennessee laws to regulate AI. Specific details will be included once the full bill text is available.
Business Impact
If you develop or use AI technologies in Tennessee, you must comply with new regulations by the effective date or face penalties.
What do these statuses mean? ▼
Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
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What This Means
The Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act seeks to amend Tennessee laws, focusing on AI regulation. Specific provisions will be included upon availability of the full bill text.
Key Provisions
- Specific provisions will be included upon verification of amendments to Titles 29, 37, and 47 regarding AI regulation.
Latest Legislative Action
Sponsor(s) Added.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Harold Love D | Sponsor | HD-058 |
| John Clemmons D | Sponsor | HD-055 |
| Justin Pearson D | Sponsor | HD-086 |
| Karen Camper D | Sponsor | HD-087 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 5)
H ·
Floor Vote: VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO DEFER ·
Apr 21, 2026
65 Yea
17 Nay
Passed ✓
H ·
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee ·
Apr 15, 2026
27 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
H ·
HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee ·
Apr 15, 2026
12 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (3)
SA0654
Pending
2026-03-11
HA0860
Pending
2026-03-25
HA1188
Pending
2026-04-15
Compliance Checklist
Review and update AI technology practices to comply with new regulations.
Who: AI developers and users in Tennessee.
Deadline: By the effective date of the bill.
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance.
Who: AI developers and users in Tennessee.
Deadline: By the effective date of the bill.
Penalty: Potential fines for non-compliance.
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The CHAT Act, as introduced, intends to amend Titles 29, 37, and 47 of the Tennessee Code Annotated. The analysis will include specific focuses once the complete bill text is reviewed.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB1946 on official legislature website →
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