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TN SB1580
TN SB1580AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 33; Title 47 and Title 63, relative to mental health.
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Introduced
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
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 an artificial intelligence (AI) system, which refers to computer programs capable of performing tasks that typically require human intelligence like reasoning and learning, if that system is advertised or presented to the public as being a qualified mental health professional or able to act as one. Violating this rule is considered a deceptive practice under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, carrying a penalty of $5,000 per violation, in addition to other remedies available under that act. The bill also amends existing law to explicitly include violations of this new AI mental health provision as an unfair or deceptive act.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk. (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1580&ga=114 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB1580.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB1470 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB1470.pdf |
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