Tennessee SB1580 prohibits advertising AI systems as qualified mental health professionals.
Tennessee SB1580 amends the Tennessee Code to prohibit the advertisement or representation of artificial intelligence systems as qualified mental health professionals. This act adds a new section to Title 33, which specifies that such advertising constitutes a violation of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. Violators face a civil penalty of $5,000 per violation, in addition to other penalties and remedies provided by the Consumer Protection Act. The act takes effect July 1, 2026.
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