HB 1209 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Boards and Commissions - As introduced, provides for a new definition for the term "artificial intelligence" for the Tennessee artificial intelligence advisory council act; expands, from 24 to at least 24 and at most 27, the number of members on the council; directs the council to make various other changes. - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3, Part 31.

HB 1209 updates Tennessee's Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council by defining "artificial intelligence" as machine systems that make decisions influencing environments, expanding the council's membership from 24 to 24-27 members, and adding requirements for AI expertise among appointees. The bill mandates the council to identify data privacy best practices for state agencies, reference existing AI policies, and compile an annual inventory of state and federal AI-related laws by December 31, 2025. This inventory must assess overlaps, gaps, and alignment with federal frameworks to reduce compliance burdens. The bill directly affects the council, state agencies managing AI systems, and entities developing AI technologies in Tennessee.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025 Last action Feb 12, 2025
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Feb 12, 2025
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P2C, ref. to State & Local Government Committee- Government Operations for Review
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Feb 12, 2025
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Assigned to s/c Departments & Agencies Subcommittee
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Feb 10, 2025
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Greg Martin
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