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TN SB 1580

TN SB 1580: As introduced, deletes the requirement that a high school student must be a Tennessee resident for at least one year in order to be eligible to recei… Pending

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As introduced, deletes the requirement that a high school student must be a Tennessee resident for at least one year in order to be eligible to receive a dual enrollment grant. - Amends TCA Title 49, Chapter 4.

AI Summary

This bill removes the one-year residency requirement for Tennessee high school students to receive a dual enrollment grant.

Business Impact

If you develop AI systems for mental health services in Tennessee, you must ensure they do not claim to be qualified professionals or face penalties.

State
Tennessee
Bill Number
SB 1580
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jun 3, 2020
Last Verified
May 2, 2026
Data Updated
May 4, 2026
Version
v3
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

Education

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What This Means

SB 1580 aims to regulate the use of artificial intelligence in mental health by prohibiting AI systems from representing themselves as qualified professionals.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Action deferred in Senate Education Committee to 12/1/2020

Bill Sponsors

Name Role District
Sponsor SD-022

Compliance Checklist

Ensure AI systems do not claim to be qualified mental health professionals.
Who: Developers and companies in mental health technology.
Penalty: Potential penalties for misleading claims.

Full Legal Analysis

SB 1580 prohibits any person from developing or deploying an artificial intelligence system that advertises or represents itself as a qualified mental health professional. This means that companies and developers in the mental health technology sector must ensure that their AI systems do not make such claims, which could mislead users about the qualifications and capabilities of the technology. This legislation ensures that technology does not replace human professionals inappropriately.

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