Computers and Electronic Processing - As enacted, requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report to the governor and both speakers by January 31, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47.
Tennessee law defines AI, criminalizes harmful AI training, and mandates a state AI study by 2027.
Sponsor
Massey
Introduced
Dec 18, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Latest action · May 27, 2026
Pub. Ch. 1066
Where it stands
Floor vote · Apr 23, 2026
88 yea – 0 nay
Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
AI Summary
The bill adds new definitions for artificial intelligence and AI chatbots, makes it a felony to train AI for harmful or deceptive purposes, and gives victims civil remedies. It also requires the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Center (TACIR) to research AI and report its findings to the governor and legislative leaders by Jan. 31, 2027. The measure updates several sections of the state code and is now signed into law.
Recent activity
May 27, 2026
Pub. Ch. 1066
May 27, 2026 · House
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
May 22, 2026 · House
Signed by Governor.
May 11, 2026 · House
Transmitted to Governor for action.
May 7, 2026 · House
Signed by H. Speaker
Apr 30, 2026 · Senate
Signed by Senate Speaker
Apr 30, 2026 · House
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Apr 23, 2026 · House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Cosponsors
1 totalSubjects
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