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TN HB2163: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the sexual exploitation of children.

Effective Jul 1, 2024 Tennessee · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB2163 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Jul 1, 2024
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In one paragraph

Tennessee HB 2163 (Public Chapter 911) brings AI-created imagery within the state's sexual exploitation of children offenses. The definition of 'material' in TCA 39-17-1002 now includes any computer image or computer-generated image, including an image created, adapted or modified by artificial intelligence. The act defines artificial intelligence, including generative AI that creates new text, images, audio or video when prompted. Effective July 1, 2024.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Creating, possessing or distributing AI-generated sexual images of minors is prosecutable under Tennessee's child exploitation laws.

Key provisions

  1. TCA 39-17-1002: 'material' includes any computer image or computer-generated image, including one created, adapted or modified by artificial intelligence
  2. Defines artificial intelligence and generative artificial intelligence
  3. Applies across Tennessee's sexual exploitation of a minor offenses
  4. Effective July 1, 2024

Latest legislative action

May 3, 2024. Signed by Governor; Public Chapter 911

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-053
R Sponsor HD-078
R Sponsor HD-044

Roll call votes

S Floor Vote: VOTE: Third Consideration Apr 11, 2024

27 yea0 nay1 otherPassed

S Floor Vote: VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration Mar 25, 2024

31 yea0 nay1 otherPassed

H Floor Vote: VOTE: CONSENT CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Mar 11, 2024

94 yea0 nay2 otherPassed

Topics and industries

Related topics

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Affected industries

TechnologyMedia

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