TN SB 2461: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to artificial intelligence.
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This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, mandating executive branch departments to create plans to prevent AI misuse and report findings by January 1, 2025.
SB 2461 amends several titles of the Tennessee Code Annotated, requiring each department of the Tennessee executive branch to formulate a strategy to combat the malicious use of artificial intelligence. Departments must report their findings and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance the security and integrity of state operations against AI-related threats.
Key Provisions
The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18.
Each executive branch department must develop a plan to prevent AI misuse.
Plans must address the unlawful use of AI affecting department operations.
Departments must report findings and recommendations to the General Assembly.
Deadline for reporting is January 1, 2025.
No specific penalties for non-compliance are outlined.
Latest Legislative Action
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate State and Local Government Committee
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
District
Raumesh AkbariD
Sponsor
SD-029
Compliance Checklist
Develop a plan to prevent AI misuse Who: Each department of the executive branch Deadline: By January 1, 2025 Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny for non-compliance
Report findings and recommendations Who: Each department of the executive branch Deadline: By January 1, 2025 Penalty: Potential regulatory scrutiny for non-compliance
SB 2461 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, mandating that each department within the Tennessee executive branch develop a comprehensive plan aimed at preventing the malicious and unlawful use of artificial intelligence. This includes strategies to safeguard the operations of the department, its agencies, and the entities it regulates. Departments are required to report their plans, findings, and recommendations to each member of the General Assembly by January 1, 2025. While the bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance, the requirement for reporting suggests a level of accountability that could lead to scrutiny for departments that fail to act. The bill text does not explicitly state whether 'artificial intelligence' is defined, leaving room for interpretation, but its focus aligns with increasing concerns over AI's potential misuse in various sectors. This legislation is part of a growing trend among states to regulate AI technologies and their applications, reflecting a broader movement towards ensuring responsible AI governance.
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