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AI Summary
The CHAT Act proposes amendments to Tennessee law regarding AI technologies, with specific provisions to be detailed upon review of the full bill text.
Business Impact
If you develop or deploy AI technologies in Tennessee, you must comply with new regulations or face penalties.
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
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What This Means
The Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act suggests changes to Tennessee's legal framework on artificial intelligence, pending a detailed review of the bill text.
Key Provisions
- Pending bill text review to confirm regulations for the development and deployment of AI technologies.
- Requires bill text to confirm definitions of key terms related to AI and its applications.
- Needs bill text to verify any penalties for non-compliance with AI regulations.
- Requires bill text to confirm any transparency requirements in AI decision-making processes.
Latest Legislative Action
Signed by Governor.
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Charlane Oliver D | Sponsor | SD-019 |
| Heidi Campbell D | Sponsor | SD-020 |
| Jeff Yarbro D | Sponsor | SD-021 |
| Raumesh Akbari D | Sponsor | SD-029 |
| Todd Gardenhire R | Sponsor | SD-010 |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 4)
H ·
Floor Vote: VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION ·
Apr 21, 2026
90 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
Floor Vote: VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration ·
Apr 14, 2026
31 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
S ·
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 10, Nays 0 PNV 0 ·
Apr 1, 2026
10 Yea
0 Nay
Passed ✓
Amendments (2)
SA0654
Pending
2026-03-11
SA0965
Pending
2026-04-01
Compliance Checklist
Review and update AI systems for compliance with new regulations
Who: All businesses using AI in Tennessee
Penalty: Fines or legal repercussions for non-compliance
Who: All businesses using AI in Tennessee
Penalty: Fines or legal repercussions for non-compliance
Implement accountability measures for AI technologies
Who: Developers and deployers of AI systems
Penalty: Potential legal action or fines
Who: Developers and deployers of AI systems
Penalty: Potential legal action or fines
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The CHAT Act aims to amend Tennessee Code Annotated across multiple titles to regulate AI technologies. A review of the bill text is necessary to confirm specific standards, compliance requirements, definitions, and other regulatory measures.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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