HB1946

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence.

Complete·5/27/26

Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act regulates artificial intelligence systems and chatbots to protect minors and ensure safety.

The Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act amends Tennessee Code to regulate artificial intelligence systems and chatbots. It defines terms such as "covered product," "deployer," and "developer." The act mandates that generative artificial intelligence chatbots include protocols to detect and address suicidal ideation or self-harm. It prohibits chatbots from encouraging minors to engage in harmful activities or discouraging them from seeking professional help. Operators must ensure chatbots are not made available to minors if they can encourage such behavior.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

65 Yea

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17 Nay

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History

May 27

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1082

Apr 21

House

Comp. SB subst.

Apr 21

House

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