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SB 1815

Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a new offense of coercive suicide; specifies that a person or entity commits the offense of coercive suici… Reviewed

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Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a new offense of coercive suicide; specifies that a person or entity commits the offense of coercive suicide if such person or entity owns an artificial intelligence system and the artificial intelligence system advises or encourages a person to commit or attempt to commit suicide. - Amends TCA Title 39.

AI Summary

SB 1815 creates the offense of coercive suicide for AI owners if their systems advise or encourage suicide. The bill lacks specified penalties or compliance deadlines.

Business Impact

If you own AI systems, ensure they do not encourage suicide to avoid legal issues.

State
Tennessee
Bill Number
SB 1815
Status
Unknown
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Mar 12, 2026
Last Verified
Apr 21, 2026
Data Updated
Apr 21, 2026
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

Artificial Intelligence Mental Health Technology Law Enforcement Technology

What This Means

Tennessee's SB 1815 introduces a new offense called coercive suicide, targeting owners of AI systems that advise or encourage suicide. The bill amends TCA Title 39 and lacks specified penalties or compliance deadlines.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.

Bill Sponsors

Name Role
Primary

Compliance Checklist

Ensure AI systems do not advise or encourage suicide
Who: AI system owners
Penalty: Potential criminal charges

Related & Companion Bills

Tennessee HB 1951 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a new offense of… Tennessee SB1815 — AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relativ…

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