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TN SB0837
TN SB0837AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, relative to certain conditions of personhood.
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Introduced
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
04/06/2026
04/06/2026
Passed
04/23/2026
04/23/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/28/2026
04/28/2026
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As enacted, clarifies that a "person," as used in Tennessee Code Annotated, does not include artificial intelligence, a computer algorithm, a software program, computer hardware, or any type of machine. - Amends TCA Title 1.
AI Summary
This bill amends Tennessee law to clarify the definition of "person" for legal purposes, specifically stating that it includes entities like corporations but explicitly excludes artificial intelligence, computer algorithms, software programs, computer hardware, and any type of machine, ensuring these technological creations are not granted the legal status of a person.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Effective date(s) 04/23/2026 (on 04/28/2026)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ General Civil Rights
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
- ‐ Internet and Computer Issues
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0837&ga=114 | 02/04/2025 |
| BillText | https://publications.tnsosfiles.com/acts/114/pub/pc0781.pdf | 04/28/2026 |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0837 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0922.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0922 (15676) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM2650.pdf | 03/30/2026 |
| Fiscal Note - HB0849 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0849.pdf | 02/08/2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB0837.pdf | 02/04/2025 |
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