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in committee · Tennessee · House May 27, 2026

HB 1946: Consumer Protection - As enacted, requires the Tennessee advisory commission on intergovernmental relations (TACIR) to conduct a study of the potential regulation of artificial intelligence systems and generative artificial intelligence chatbots in this state. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 37 and Title 47.

HB 1946, the "Curbing Harmful AI Technology (CHAT) Act," prohibits AI chatbots designed to mimic human relationships (called "companion chatbots") from being made available to minors in Tennessee if they could encourage self-harm, illegal activity, secrecy, or unsafe isolation. It requires companies to display clear disclaimers that the chatbot is not human during use and to notify users every 30 minutes. The bill also mandates that AI chatbots detect suicidal thoughts or self-harm expressions and redirect users to crisis services like the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This directly affects companies developing or deploying companion chatbots in Tennessee that interact with minors, excluding standard customer service or internal business AI.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates AI chatbots to detect suicidal thoughts and prevent self-harm, directly supporting mental health protection for minors.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI chatbots to prevent harm to minors, requiring disclaimers and notifications, aligning with consumer protection measures for digital safety.90% confidence
Sub-Topics Mental Health Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Tags Consumer Protection