In one paragraph
Tennessee HB 2325 (Public Chapter 988) creates the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council, a 24-member body chaired jointly by the state's chief information officer and the commissioner of finance and administration, with agency heads, the attorney general, legislators and appointed members. It must give the governor an action plan on capturing AI's economic benefits and using AI responsibly in state and local government, with a status report by May 1, 2025, annual reports covering labor-market effects and regulation recommendations, and a final report by December 31, 2028, when the act is repealed. Effective on signing, May 21, 2024.
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What it means for business
Tennessee agencies and AI vendors can expect state AI policy, procurement and workforce recommendations from the council through 2028.
Key provisions
- Creates a 24-member AI Advisory Council attached to the Department of Finance and Administration
- Chaired jointly by the chief information officer and the finance and administration commissioner; meets at least four times a year
- Must deliver an action plan on economic benefits and responsible AI use in state and local government
- Status report by May 1, 2025; annual reports by December 31 of 2025, 2026 and 2027; final report by December 31, 2028
- State agencies must cooperate; the act is repealed December 31, 2028
Latest legislative action
May 21, 2024. Signed by Governor; Public Chapter 988
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Clark Boyd R | Sponsor | HD-046 |
| G.A. Hardaway D | Sponsor | HD-093 |
| Patsy Hazlewood R | Sponsor | HD-027 |
Roll call votes (showing 3 of 4)
H Floor Vote: VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Apr 24, 2024
92 yea1 nay3 otherPassed
H Floor Vote: VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 3 BY JONES AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Apr 24, 2024
24 yea72 nay
H Floor Vote: VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION AMENDMENT # 3 BY JONES AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION Apr 24, 2024
21 yea73 nay
Amendments (3)
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HA0697 Not adopted 2024-03-13
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HA1092 Not adopted 2024-04-17
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HA1138 Not adopted 2024-04-24
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