Technology (Consumer Protection)

died · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2025

SB 195: Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits certain entities from sharing, selling, or otherwise distributing a vehicle's driving data without the explicit, written consent of the owner of the vehicle, regardless of how or where the driving data is collected or stored. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 47 and Title 55.

SB 195 prohibits vehicle manufacturers, corporations, and third parties from sharing, selling, or distributing a vehicle's driving data without the explicit, written consent of the vehicle owner. It defines "driving data" broadly to include information from sensors, infotainment systems, telematics, and connected devices (like brake events, location, or vehicle health). Entities must disclose how data is collected and obtain annual written consent, with easy mechanisms for owners to revoke permission. The bill does not apply to data shared with government agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under federal law. (Note: The bill was withdrawn on February 5, 2025, per recent actions.)

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates explicit consent for vehicle data sharing, strengthening consumer data privacy protections in connected vehicles per bill's core requirement.95% confidence

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died · Tennessee · House Feb 6, 2025

HB 367: Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits certain entities from sharing, selling, or otherwise distributing a vehicle's driving data without the explicit, written consent of the owner of the vehicle, regardless of how or where the driving data is collected or stored. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 47 and Title 55.

HB 367 (Consumer Protection) prohibits vehicle manufacturers and third parties from sharing, selling, or distributing a vehicle's driving data - including information from infotainment, telematics, or sensors - without the vehicle owner's explicit, written consent. It requires entities to disclose data collection practices to owners, obtain annual consent renewals, and provide an easily accessible way to revoke consent. The bill applies to all vehicle owners in Tennessee and exempts sharing with government agencies like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration under federal law. The bill was introduced in January 2025 but was withdrawn on February 6, 2025, and never advanced further.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits unauthorized sharing of vehicle driving data without explicit consent, strengthening consumer data privacy protections in technology contexts.92% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 1363: Consumer Protection - As introduced, requires the office of the attorney general and reporter to submit to the chair of the house committee having jurisdiction over consumer protection and the chair of the commerce and labor committee of the senate a report on the number of investigations into violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 in which artificial intelligence was used to effectuate an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct of any trade or commerce between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025; requires the report to be submitted no later than July 1, 2026; allows the report to be submitted electronically. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 50; Title 55; Title 61; Title 62; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 68.

SB 1363 requires Tennessee's Attorney General to report on consumer protection investigations involving AI between January 2024 and December 2025. The report, due by July 1, 2026, must detail how often AI was used in unfair or deceptive business practices affecting trade or commerce, and will be sent to specific legislative committees. It mandates this using existing resources, without creating new enforcement powers. The bill directly affects the Attorney General's office and the House Consumer Protection and Senate Commerce and Labor committees. This is a reporting requirement, not a change to consumer protection laws.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires reporting on AI use in deceptive business practices, aligning with consumer protection and data privacy oversight in technology regulation.92% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Apr 28, 2025

SB 529: Consumer Protection - As enacted, revises one of the definitions of a "nonprofit organization" for purposes of the Tennessee Information Protection Act to mean a public utility organized or regulated, instead of only organized, under the laws of this state. - Amends TCA Title 47.

SB 529 amends Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act to expand the definition of deceptive practices to include "unfair" practices. It adds new prohibitions against advertising or selling radar jamming devices and requires specific font and placement for disclosures about free government services. The bill also clarifies that certain violations now constitute violations of the Consumer Protection Act and modifies discovery procedures for Attorney General enforcement actions. These changes directly affect businesses selling consumer products, particularly radar-related technology, and entities offering services that could be provided for free by government.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAmends Tennessee Information Protection Act to expand deceptive practices to include unfair practices, strengthening data privacy protections under consumer law.90% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 26, 2025

HB 420: Consumer Protection - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Consumer Protection and Subscription Renewal Act," which prohibits a business from requiring submission of credit or debit card information, or other payment information for an automatic renewal offer or continuous service offer containing a free gift or trial; makes other changes related to automatic renewal offers and continuous service offers. - Amends TCA Title 45; Title 47; Title 56 and Title 65.

HB 420, the "Tennessee Consumer Protection and Subscription Renewal Act," requires businesses to clearly explain subscription or service terms before charging customers, especially for offers including free trials or gifts. It prohibits businesses from demanding credit card information upfront for such offers and mandates explicit consumer consent before automatic renewal charges begin. The bill also requires businesses to provide easy cancellation methods (like online options or toll-free numbers) and clear notices about pricing changes after trial periods end. This law directly affects businesses selling subscriptions or continuous services in Tennessee and protects consumers from unexpected charges after free trials.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits hidden payment data collection for subscriptions and mandates explicit consent, enhancing consumer privacy in digital transactions per bill's core provisions.85% confidence

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failed · Tennessee · House Mar 19, 2025

HB 1011: Consumer Protection - As introduced, prohibits an online payment system from freezing the funds of a user without first providing the user with a written notice of the online payment system's intent to freeze the user's funds; designates a violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice pursuant to the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977. - Amends TCA Title 45 and Title 47, Chapter 18.

HB 1011 requires online payment systems (like Venmo or PayPal, but excluding banks and credit unions) to provide users with written notice before freezing their funds. It mandates that notice be given to both the sender and recipient of a transaction, with exceptions for suspected financial exploitation or fraud. Violating this rule would be treated as an unfair or deceptive practice under Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, applying to new or renewed agreements after that date.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates written notice before freezing digital transaction funds, protecting consumer rights in online payment systems and treating violations as deceptive practices under consumer protection law.90% confidence

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introduced · Tennessee · House Feb 12, 2025

HB 1246: Consumer Protection - As introduced, requires the office of the attorney general and reporter to submit to the chair of the house committee having jurisdiction over consumer protection and the chair of the commerce and labor committee of the senate a report on the number of investigations into violations of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977 in which artificial intelligence was used to effectuate an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting the conduct of any trade or commerce between January 1, 2024, and December 31, 2025; requires the report to be submitted no later than July 1, 2026; allows the report to be submitted electronically. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 5; Title 6; Title 7; Title 12; Title 39; Title 45; Title 47; Title 48; Title 50; Title 55; Title 61; Title 62; Title 65; Title 66; Title 67 and Title 68.

HB 1246 requires Tennessee's Attorney General's office to report on investigations into consumer protection violations (like scams or unfair business practices) where artificial intelligence was used to commit those violations. The report must cover cases from January 2024 through December 2025 and be submitted to specific legislative committee chairs by July 1, 2026. This bill does not change consumer protection laws but mandates data collection on AI's role in enforcement. The report may be submitted electronically, and the bill amends multiple Tennessee Code sections to reflect this requirement.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates reporting on AI use in consumer protection violations to inform future regulation and enhance consumer safety, aligning with tech regulation for consumer protection.85% confidence

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