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                             PUBLIC CHAPTER NO. 1082
                                     SENATE BILL NO. 1700
                        By Akbari, Yarbro, Campbell, Oliver, Gardenhire
                                Substituted for: House Bill No. 1946
                              By Love, Camper, Pearson, Clemmons
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47, relative to artificial
     intelligence.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
          SECTION 1. The Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR)
shall conduct a study of the potential regulation of artificial intelligence systems and generative
artificial intelligence chatbots in this state. The study must include:
              (1) An analysis of existing federal law and pending federal regulatory actions
       applicable to artificial intelligence systems;
              (2) An analysis of regulatory frameworks adopted or proposed in other states;
               (3) An evaluation of potential constitutional considerations, including protections for
       speech and expression, due process safeguards, federal preemption, and limitations on state
       authority affecting interstate commerce;
               (4) An assessment of the potential fiscal impact on state and local government,
       including anticipated enforcement costs;
              (5) An evaluation of potential economic impacts on businesses, technology
       developers, educational institutions, and consumers in this state;
               (6) A review of safeguards relating to minors and mental health protections, including
       suicide prevention protocols; and
              (7) Recommendations, if any, for legislative action.
       SECTION 2. TACIR shall publish a report of the study's findings and recommendations and
shall deliver a copy of the report to the governor, the speaker of the senate, the speaker of the
house of representatives, and the legislative librarian. The report may be delivered electronically.
         SECTION 3. TACIR may request information and input from state and local governmental
entities, industry stakeholders, academic experts, and advocacy organizations, as necessary to
conduct the study. State and local governmental entities shall, to the extent permitted by law,
provide information requested by TACIR. TACIR shall conduct the study using TACIR's existing
resources.
       SECTION 4. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public welfare requiring it.
               SENATE BILL NO.  1700
PASSED:        April 21, 2026
                                           RANDY I\JtNALLY
                                    SPEAKER OF THE ~ENA TE
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                                 CAMERONSEXTON,SPEAKER
                                 HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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APPROVED this-~._.___-  ~ f f  2026
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                   BILL LEE, GOVERNOR