Tennessee has 53 tracked AI-related bills. 1 has been enacted into law, and 52 are still pending.
Tennessee is currently experiencing a significant level of activity in the realm of artificial intelligence regulation, with a total of 53 bills introduced, of which 52 are still in progress. This indicates a proactive approach by the state legislature to address the multifaceted implications of AI across various sectors. The only bill that has been enacted, HB 1513, mandates transparency in political advertising involving AI, reflecting a growing concern about the ethical use of AI technologies in influencing public opinion and elections. Key themes emerging from the proposed legislation include a focus on transparency, particularly in political advertising and consumer protection, as seen in bills like HB 1513 and HB 1946. Additionally, there is a notable emphasis on the intersection of AI with healthcare and safety, with multiple bills addressing the implications of AI in these critical areas. The introduction of legislation related to autonomous vehicles and the regulation of AI in state government operations further illustrates the state's comprehensive approach to integrating AI into existing frameworks. For businesses operating in Tennessee, this regulatory landscape suggests a need for compliance with emerging standards, particularly concerning transparency and ethical practices in AI deployment, which could impact operational strategies and marketing practices.
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All Tennessee AI Bills 53 tracked
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.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class A felony offense of knowingly training artificial intelligence to enc...
SB 1493 introduces a Class A felony for knowingly training AI to promote suicide or homicide, develop emotional relationships, or simulate human traits.
Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to provide at least one professional development course tha...
This bill mandates asynchronous professional development courses on AI for teachers in grades 6-12, to be completed by August 1, 2027.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a new offense of coercive suicide; specifies that a person or entity commits ...
TN HB 1951: Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a new offense of coercive suicide for AI system owners.
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. Detailed analysis will follow once the full bill text is available.
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Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to provide at least one professional development course tha...
TN HB 545: Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to provide at least one professional development course that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intellig
Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts the "Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act." - Amends TCA Title 29; Title...
The CHAT Act's intent is speculative, based on its title and description, and may not reflect the full scope of the bill. Full text is needed for comprehensive understanding.
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. Transparency is inferred from the title.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4; Title 10, Chapter 7; Title 47; Title 58 and Title 68, relative to art...
HB1898 enacts the 'Artificial Intelligence Public Safety and Child Protection Transparency Act,' amending various Tennessee Code sections related to AI.
Statutes and Codification - As introduced, defines "human being," "life," and "natural person" for statutory constructio...
The bill defines 'human being,' 'life,' and 'natural person' while excluding AI and machines from these definitions.
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 about amendments to Titles 29, 37, and 47 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...
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 33; Title 39 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence...
TN HB1455: AN ACT to amend TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, addressing AI systems that develop emotional relationships and encourage suicide or criminal homicide.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence.
The Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act aims to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29, Title 37, and Title 47. This preliminary analysis is based on the official description and will be updated upon review of the full bill text.
Statutes and Codification - As introduced, defines "human being," "life," and "natural person" for statutory constructio...
TN HB 849: Statutes and Codification - As introduced, defines "human being," "life," and "natural person" for statutory construction purposes; excludes from the definition of "person," "life," and "na
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 guidelines or impacts cannot be confirmed without the full bill text.
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.
Health Care - As enacted, prohibits a person from developing or deploying an artificial intelligence system that adverti...
This bill prohibits the development or deployment of AI systems that claim to act as qualified mental health professionals, with penalties for violations.
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 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.
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.
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.
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. Specific provisions cannot be confirmed due to the unavailability 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...
SB1493 aims to regulate AI in Tennessee by creating a Class A felony for training AI systems to encourage suicide, homicide, develop emotional relationships, or simulate humans.
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 vehicles.
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, but details are speculative due to the unavailability of the full bill text.
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 and classifying violations as unfair practices under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.
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 39, relative to criminal offenses.
This bill creates the offense of coercive suicide, targeting owners of AI systems that advise or encourage suicide, and includes penalties for such offenses.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.
This bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71. Specific amendments or provisions cannot be detailed without the full bill text.
State Government - As introduced, expands the requirements of the 2026 and 2027 annual reports to be submitted by the ar...
This bill expands the annual report requirements for the artificial intelligence advisory council to include fraud detection strategies related to AI for 2026 and 2027.
Consumer Protection - As introduced, requires the office of the attorney general and reporter to submit to the chair of ...
This bill mandates a report on AI-related investigations under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act from 2024 to 2025.
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 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. The analysis is speculative due to the lack of available bill text.
Boards and Commissions - As introduced, provides for a new definition for the term "artificial intelligence" for the Ten...
This bill redefines 'artificial intelligence' and adjusts the Tennessee artificial intelligence advisory council's membership to between 24 and 27 members.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 31, relative to the artificial intelligence advisory ...
SB1362 amends the Tennessee artificial intelligence advisory council act, expanding council membership from 24 to at least 24 and at most 27, and includes a new definition for 'artificial intelligence'.
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.
Computers and Electronic Processing - As introduced, requires the joint chairs of the artificial intelligence advisory c...
The bill mandates the publication of annual findings on AI's impacts by the joint chairs of the artificial intelligence advisory council on the general assembly's website.
Education - As introduced, requires each public charter school to publish the policy adopted by its governing board on t...
This bill mandates public charter schools and local education boards in Tennessee to publish AI usage policies on their websites, focusing on instructional and assignment purposes.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfak...
Creates civil and criminal actions for unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 28 and Title 39, Chapter 17, relative to the unauthorized use of deepfak...
SB1346 establishes civil and criminal actions for unauthorized disclosure of intimate digital depictions without consent, based on the official description.
Education, Curriculum - As introduced, requires local education agencies and public charter schools to provide age-appro...
SB 514 mandates age-appropriate AI instruction in schools and requires the education department to provide guidance and professional development for educators, subject to funding.
Education, Dept. of - As introduced, requires the department to establish and administer a three-year artificial intelli...
This bill establishes a three-year grant pilot program for schools to purchase AI weapons detection systems.
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 and federal laws.
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, expands the offense of unlawful exposure to include the distribution, with the intent...
This bill expands unlawful exposure to include distributing images modified by AI or digital tools to cause emotional distress.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 31, relative to the artificial intelligence advisory ...
HB1209 adjusts the Tennessee AI advisory council's membership to 24-27 members and proposes amendments to its functions.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71, relative to health insurance.
SB1261 mandates health insurers using AI for utilization reviews to adhere to specific guidelines, ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55 and Title 65, relative to autonomous vehicles.
TN SB0310: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 55, excluding certain ADS-operated vehicles for hire from exemptions.
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.
State Government - As introduced, requires each department of the executive branch to develop a plan to prevent the mali...
Each executive branch department must create a plan to prevent AI misuse and report findings to the general assembly by January 1, 2025.
Consumer Protection - As introduced, creates a violation under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 for a perso...
This bill creates a violation for altering an individual's appearance, action, or speech using synthetic media with intent to malign, slander, defame, or intentionally mislead, amending specific Tennessee codes.
Consumer Protection - As introduced, creates a violation under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 for a perso...
This bill prohibits altering an individual's appearance, action, or speech using synthetic media with intent to malign, slander, defame, or mislead the public.
State Government - As introduced, requires each department of the executive branch to develop a plan to prevent the mali...
This bill mandates Tennessee's executive branch departments to create plans to prevent AI misuse and report findings by January 1, 2025.
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