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TN HB1470
TN HB1470AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 47 and Title 63, relative to mental health.
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Introduced
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, prohibits a person from developing or deploying an artificial intelligence system that advertises or represents to the public that such system is or is able to act as a qualified mental health professional. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 47 and Title 63.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits anyone from creating or using artificial intelligence (AI) systems that claim to be, or are presented as being, qualified mental health professionals. Artificial intelligence is defined as systems capable of performing tasks typically associated with human intelligence, such as reasoning and learning. Violating this prohibition is considered a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, which addresses unfair or deceptive business practices. Such violations are subject to penalties and remedies outlined in that act, with a specific civil penalty of $5,000 per violation, regardless of the usual limits in the Consumer Protection Act. This measure aims to protect the public by preventing AI from falsely representing itself as a mental health expert and will take effect on July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/3/2026 (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB1470&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - HB1470 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1470.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB1470.pdf |
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