Tennessee has 53 published AI-related bills. 7 have been enacted into law, and 46 are still pending.
Tennessee has demonstrated a very active approach to regulating artificial intelligence, with a total of 53 bills introduced, of which 7 have been enacted and 46 are currently in progress. This robust legislative activity indicates a strong commitment to addressing the implications of AI across various sectors, including healthcare, technology, finance, and consumer protection. The state is focusing on establishing frameworks that govern the use of AI, particularly in sensitive areas such as health insurance and political advertising, reflecting a proactive stance in ensuring transparency and safety in AI applications. Key themes emerging from Tennessee's AI regulatory landscape include a significant emphasis on healthcare and insurance, with multiple bills aimed at regulating AI's role in these industries. Additionally, there is a notable focus on consumer protection and transparency, particularly concerning political advertising and the use of deepfake technology. This regulatory environment suggests that businesses operating in Tennessee will need to navigate a complex landscape of compliance requirements, particularly in sectors heavily influenced by AI technologies. Companies should be prepared to adapt to evolving regulations that prioritize safety, transparency, and ethical considerations in AI deployment.
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All Tennessee AI Bills 53 published
Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts the "Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act." - Amends TCA Title 29; Title...
The CHAT Act is introduced to potentially regulate AI technology for consumer protection, but specific details require the full bill text for confirmation.
Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts the "Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act." - Amends TCA Title 29; Title...
SB 1700, the CHAT Act, proposes amendments to TCA Titles 29, 37, and 47 in Tennessee. Specific details will be included once the full bill text is available.
Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report to...
SB 1493 requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report to the governor and both speakers by January 31, 2027.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a new offense of coercive suicide; specifies that a person or entity commits ...
SB 1815 creates the offense of coercive suicide for AI owners if their systems advise or encourage suicide.
Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report to...
The bill requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report by January 31, 2027.
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
This bill creates the offense of coercive suicide, focusing on AI systems that encourage individuals to commit suicide, based on the official description.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
The bill mandates professional development courses on AI for teachers in grades 6-12, to be completed by August 1, 2027.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence.
The CHAT Act proposes amendments to Tennessee law regarding AI technologies, with specific provisions to be detailed upon review of the full bill text.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence...
The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Titles 29, 33, 39, and 47, establishing a Class A felony for knowingly training AI to encourage suicide or criminal homicide.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, relative to certain conditions of personhood.
This bill clarifies that 'person' does not include AI, algorithms, software, hardware, or machines in Tennessee law.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, relative to certain conditions of personhood.
SB 837 clarifies that 'person' does not include AI, algorithms, software, or machines in Tennessee law.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to criminal offenses.
This bill creates the offense of coercive suicide, targeting AI systems that encourage individuals to commit suicide. The analysis is limited due to the absence of the full bill text.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
The bill mandates professional development courses on AI for teachers in grades 6-12, to be completed by August 1, 2027, or within two years of licensure.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence.
The CHAT Act proposes amendments to Tennessee laws to regulate AI. Specific details will be included once the full bill text is available.
Safety - As introduced, enacts the "Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act." - Amen...
HB 1898 enacts the 'Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act,' amending several Tennessee Code titles. Specific provisions are pending full bill text.
Safety - As introduced, enacts the "Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act." - Amen...
SB 2171 enacts the 'Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act' in Tennessee, amending several TCA titles. Specific provisions will be included once the full bill text is available.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 45; Title 47 and Title 66, relative to algorithmic pricing.
SB1807 prohibits personalized algorithmic pricing for goods and services by all entities, classifying violations as unfair or deceptive acts under Tennessee law.
Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, creates the "Regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Health Care Act." - A...
This bill introduces the 'Regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Health Care Act,' amending TCA Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71. Specific details are unavailable.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in Political A...
This bill mandates disclaimers for political ads using deepfake elements, making violations a Class C misdemeanor. It aims to ensure transparency in political advertising.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2, Chapter 19, relative to the Transparency for Deepfakes in Political A...
This bill mandates disclaimers for political ads with deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate, making violations a Class C misdemeanor.
Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deep...
SB 1624 amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 19, mandating disclaimers on political ads using deepfake elements, with violations classified as misdemeanors.
Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deep...
TN HB 1513: Election Laws - As enacted, requires political advertisements to include a disclaimer if the advertisements include deepfake elements impersonating or depicting a candidate engaging in act
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10; Title 24 and Title 38, relative to historical location data.
HB2608 introduces the PEEPS Act to amend Tennessee laws on historical location data. This analysis is limited due to the lack of full bill text; specific provisions cannot be confirmed.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to autonomous vehicles.
TN HB2302: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, Chapter 30 and Title 55, Chapter 8, regarding autonomous vehicle traffic violations and notice process.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 10; Title 24 and Title 38, relative to historical location data.
The PEEPS Act aims to amend Tennessee law regarding historical location data. Specific amendments will be detailed once the full bill text is available.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 45; Title 47 and Title 66, relative to algorithmic pricing.
HB1468 amends TCA Title 29; Title 45; Title 47 and Title 66, prohibiting personalized algorithmic pricing by specified entities, without detailing exceptions or defenses.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 65, relative to autonomous vehicles.
This bill amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65 to exclude ADS-operated vehicles used for hire in interstate commerce from the exemption allowing operation without a human driver present.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.
This bill, known as the 'Regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Health Care Act,' amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days o...
HB 2214 prohibits distributing electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election if known to be deceptive, with specified civil penalties and outlined exceptions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47; Ti...
This bill mandates a report on AI-related investigations under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act from 2024 to 2025, to be submitted to specific committee chairs.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 10; Title 16; Title 29; Title 36; Title 37; T...
SB 2521 mandates the AI advisory council to include fraud detection strategies in their annual reports to state leaders.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 7 and Title 65, relative to energy.
HB2054 enacts the 'Data Center, Artificial Intelligence, and Clean Transition Tariff Accountability Act,' amending TCA Title 7 and Title 65. Analysis is speculative and based on the bill's title and description only.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 31, relative to the artificial intelligence advisory ...
SB1362 amends the Tennessee AI advisory council act, expanding membership and defining 'artificial intelligence'.
Boards and Commissions - As introduced, provides for a new definition for the term "artificial intelligence" for the Ten...
This bill amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 31, redefines 'artificial intelligence,' adjusts the Tennessee artificial intelligence advisory council's membership, and notes that specific changes are not detailed due to the lack of full bill text availability.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
This bill mandates public charter schools and local boards of education in Tennessee to publish AI usage policies for instructional purposes on their websites.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, prohibits a person or entity from distributing an electoral deepfake within 90 days o...
TN SB 2321: Criminal Offenses - Prohibits distributing deceptive and fraudulent electoral deepfakes within 90 days of an election; amends TCA Title 2 and Title 39, Chapter 17.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 10; Title 16; Title 36; Title 37; Title 38; Title 39; Title 40;...
The bill mandates annual reports on AI's impacts to be published on the General Assembly's website, in addition to existing submission requirements.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfak...
The bill creates civil and criminal actions for unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions without consent.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfak...
The bill establishes civil and criminal actions for unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions without consent.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
The bill mandates age-appropriate AI instruction in schools and requires the Department of Education to provide guidance and professional development for educators.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to school safety.
SB 814 establishes a three-year pilot program for grants to local education agencies to purchase AI weapons detection systems for schools.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.
HB1382 requires health insurance issuers using AI for utilization review to adhere to specific standards, including compliance with state laws.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, relative to unlawful images.
This bill expands unlawful exposure to include distributing modified images of identifiable persons with intent to cause emotional distress.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 65, relative to autonomous vehicles.
This bill amends Tennessee law to exclude ADS-operated vehicles for hire from the exemption allowing operation without a human driver.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.
SB1261 amends Tennessee Code to regulate health insurers' use of AI in utilization reviews, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
Insurance Companies, Agents, Brokers, Policies - As introduced, imposes requirements for health insurance issuers using ...
This bill amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71, proposing requirements for health insurance issuers using AI for utilization review, though specifics are unclear without the full text.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 31, relative to the artificial intelligence advisory ...
This bill amends the definition of artificial intelligence and expands the advisory council's membership to enhance oversight and recommendations for AI use in Tennessee.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relative to data security.
This bill amends TCA Title 20; Title 29 and Title 47, Chapter 18, creating an affirmative defense for covered entities in data breach cases if their cybersecurity program meets specific criteria, which are not specified in the available description but may be detailed in the full bill text.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relati...
This bill creates a violation under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act for using synthetic media to mislead or defame individuals with the intent to damage their reputation.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relati...
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.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relati...
The bill mandates Tennessee executive branch departments to create plans to prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence and report findings by January 1, 2025.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 2; Title 4; Title 8; Title 38; Title 39 and Title 47, Chapter 18, relati...
This bill prohibits altering an individual's appearance or speech through synthetic media with intent to malign, slander, defame, or intentionally mislead the public.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to education.
TN HB1455: AN ACT to amend TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, addressing AI systems trained to encourage suicide, criminal homicide, or simulate human relationships.
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