HB 1951·TN·house
Criminal Offenses - As enacted, enacts the "Grace Anne Sparks Coercive Suicide Prevention Law of 2026." - Amends TCA Title 39.
Signed into LawFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Ryan Williams (R)
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Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1098
May 27, 2026
Summary
HB 1951 adds a new crime called coercive suicide, making it illegal to intentionally urge or assist someone who has expressed intent to kill themselves to do so within a short time frame. The law also holds owners of artificial intelligence systems responsible if the AI encourages suicide and the owner knew or should have known the risk. Violations are punishable as a Class D felony, and the statute takes effect July 1, 2026.
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