SB1493

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence.

Complete·5/27/26

Tennessee SB1493 amends state laws to regulate artificial intelligence, particularly chatbots, by prohibiting their training for harmful purposes.

Tennessee SB1493 amends state laws to regulate artificial intelligence, particularly chatbots, by prohibiting their training for harmful purposes. The bill defines artificial intelligence and chatbots, and it prohibits training AI to encourage suicide, criminal homicide, or other harmful behaviors. It also allows for civil actions by those harmed by such violations, seeking damages and injunctive relief. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

27 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 23

12:00 PM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 27

Pub. Ch. 1066

May 27

Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

May 22

Senate

Signed by Governor.