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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 4, 2026

HB 2052: Consumer Protection - As introduced, requires certain food retail establishments to use a nondigital presentation of price; prohibits a food retail establishment from using personalized algorithmic pricing; makes other changes related to food retail establishments. - Amends TCA Title 47 and Title 53.

HB 2052 requires large food retail stores (over 15,000 sq ft or over 85,000 sq ft with 10% food sales) to use physical price displays like stickers or signs instead of digital electronic shelves. It prohibits personalized algorithmic pricing that uses consumer data - such as protected class information (e.g., age, race, gender) or behavior-tracking data - to set different prices for individual shoppers. The bill defines "surveillance pricing" as using electronic surveillance (e.g., cameras, sensors) to customize prices based on personal attributes. These changes directly affect major grocery chains and food retailers operating in Tennessee, aiming to prevent data-driven price discrimination.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits algorithmic pricing using consumer data (e.g., protected classes), directly protecting data privacy in commercial tech use.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1866: Insurance, Health, Accident - As introduced, creates the "Regulate Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Health Care Act." - Amends TCA Title 8, Chapter 27; Title 56 and Title 71.

HB 1866, the "Regulate Artificial Intelligence in Health Care Act," requires health insurance companies, pharmacy benefits managers, and state health programs like TennCare to have a licensed healthcare professional review any AI-driven decision to deny, delay, or modify medical care based on medical necessity. The bill prohibits using AI alone for such decisions without this human review, which must consider the patient’s medical history, the provider’s recommendation, and individual clinical circumstances. Violations would be treated as unfair claims practices, allowing affected patients to sue for actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees. The law would take effect on July 1, 2026, for most purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires licensed healthcare review for AI-driven care denials/delays, protecting patient rights and ensuring human oversight in medical necessity decisions.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates human review for AI-driven healthcare decisions, protecting patients from automated errors - aligns with regulating tech for consumer protection in healthcare.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Prescription Drugs Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 24, 2026

HB 1975: Education - As introduced, enacts the "Tennessee Career Readiness Enhancement Act," which requires public high schools to integrate career readiness tools that enable students to earn credentials related to job readiness into career technical education; establishes a pilot program to obtain feedback from the business sector; makes other additions and changes to present law related to the provision and evaluation of career readiness tools. - Amends TCA Title 49.

HB 1975 requires Tennessee public high schools (grades 11-12) to integrate free, industry-aligned career readiness tools into at least one career technical education course starting in 2026-2027. These tools help students earn nationally recognized credentials in soft skills, employability, and digital literacy at no cost, with successful completion granting up to three elective credits toward graduation. The bill also establishes a pilot program (starting 2027-2028) in 10 school districts to gather employer feedback on credential relevance and includes a $100 micro-grant for students earning three credentials. It mandates teacher training on using these tools and requires the state to report annual data on student credential attainment by school district and demographic group.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates free career readiness tools in high school courses, granting credentials and elective credits, enhancing student job readiness and educational opportunities without restrictions.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates digital literacy credentials in career education, directly advancing tech-related skills for students through mandatory integration of industry-aligned tools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Teachers

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in committee · Tennessee · House Mar 18, 2026

HB 2060: Banks and Financial Institutions - As introduced, prohibits a bank from digitizing or otherwise converting money held by the bank on behalf of a consumer into a digital currency, digital medium of exchange, or digital monetary unit of account, including cryptocurrency, without express, written authorization from the consumer for whom the money is held. - Amends TCA Title 45.

HB 2060 prohibits Tennessee banks, credit unions, and savings associations from converting consumer funds into digital money like cryptocurrency without the customer's explicit written consent. It directly affects consumers whose money is held by these financial institutions, requiring banks to obtain prior authorization before using digital currencies. Violating this rule could result in fines up to $1,000 per violation or civil lawsuits where affected customers may recover actual damages, punitive damages, and legal fees. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires explicit consumer consent for bank conversion to digital currency, enhancing consumer control over financial data and digital assets per privacy-focused protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate May 15, 2026

SB 1645: Agriculture, Dept. of - As enacted, enacts the "Representative Johnny Shaw Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative." - Amends TCA Title 4 and Title 43.

SB 1645 creates the "Tennessee Agricultural Innovation and Education Initiative" under the state Department of Agriculture. It requires the department to partner with private nonprofits to develop digital tools, workforce training, and marketing programs connecting Tennessee farmers, students, rural communities, and consumers. Key provisions include prioritizing benefits for state farmers and small businesses, expanding access to agricultural education and e-commerce marketplaces, and mandating annual evaluations measuring farmer participation, economic impact, and taxpayer return. The initiative focuses on modernizing agriculture through technology, workforce development, and statewide collaboration without restricting competition for state contracts.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates development of digital tools, expands e-commerce marketplaces, and prioritizes digital access for farmers/rural communities, directly advancing technology infrastructure in agriculture.90% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · House May 27, 2026

HB 1951: Criminal Offenses - As enacted, enacts the "Grace Anne Sparks Coercive Suicide Prevention Law of 2026." - Amends TCA Title 39.

HB 1951 creates a new Class D felony offense called "coercive suicide" for AI owners whose systems advise or encourage a user to commit suicide after the user has communicated suicidal intent. It specifically targets AI systems (including chatbots and generative AI) that generate content like text or images, requiring owners to know or reasonably foresee the risk and negligently allow access. The law applies only to AI entities, not human interactions, and takes effect July 1, 2026. This is a policy change focused on holding AI developers accountable for dangerous system outputs, not general suicide prevention.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new felony for AI suicide encouragement, expanding criminalization without addressing reform areas like sentencing or oversight.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates AI owners to prevent harmful content, aligning with consumer protection in tech policy through new criminal liability for negligent AI systems.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · Tennessee · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1799: Comptroller, State - As enacted, deletes the reports the comptroller is required to submit to the general assembly regarding the provision of broadband services in historically unserved areas and the Tennessee Helping Heroes Scholarship Program; revises the information the comptroller is required to submit to the general assembly regarding the property tax relief program. - Amends TCA Section 7-59-316; Section 49-4-938 and Section 67-5-701.

HB 1799 modifies Tennessee's comptroller reporting requirements. It deletes two existing reports: one about broadband services in underserved areas and another about the Tennessee Helping Heroes Scholarship Program. The bill also revises the property tax relief program reporting by requiring the comptroller to annually estimate program costs during budget preparation and submit this to the legislature. These changes affect the state comptroller's office and the General Assembly, streamlining certain reporting obligations.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyDeletes reporting requirement for broadband services in underserved areas, removing transparency for internet access expansion efforts.70% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

in committee · Tennessee · House Apr 8, 2026

HB 1862: Public Officials - As introduced, requires that certain personally identifying information of elected state and local public officials be maintained confidentially with limited exceptions. - Amends TCA Title 2 and Title 10, Chapter 7.

HB 1862 requires Tennessee state and local elected officials' personally identifying information (like home addresses or phone numbers) to be kept confidential by government entities, with limited exceptions. It mandates redaction of this information in public records while ensuring access to otherwise public data isn't blocked. Exceptions include law enforcement, courts, and officials who personally authorize disclosure - this does not affect existing public personnel records. The bill directly affects elected officials by protecting their personal details from routine public access, effective July 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyHB 1862 mandates redaction of officials' personally identifiable information in public records, directly strengthening data privacy protections under Technology policy.90% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1689: Public Records - As introduced, creates an offense for using or selling an individual's personal identifying information obtained from a governmental entity for commercial use, punishable as a Class B misdemeanor. -

SB 1689 makes it illegal to use or sell personal identifying information (like home/work addresses, phone numbers, and Social Security numbers) obtained from Tennessee government records for commercial purposes. It requires people requesting such records to sign an affidavit promising they won't sell or use the data commercially. Violating this law is a Class B misdemeanor punishable by a $500 fine per individual affected. The bill does not apply if the person whose information was obtained explicitly authorizes its commercial use.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts commercial misuse of government-held personal data, strengthening data privacy protections per bill's core provision against selling/using PII for commercial gain.95% confidence

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in committee · Tennessee · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 2100: Consumer Protection - As introduced, requires certain data controllers to annually register with the consumer protection division of the office of the attorney general and reporter; requires the division to create and maintain a website and accessible deletion mechanism that a consumer can use at no cost to make a single deletion request that is binding on all controllers registered with the division; makes other related changes to the Tennessee Information Protection Act. - Amends TCA Title 47, Chapter 18, Part 33.

SB 2100 requires businesses that collect personal information for commercial purposes (like selling or sharing data) to annually register with Tennessee's Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. The bill mandates the division to create a free, accessible website where Tennessee consumers can submit a single deletion request to remove their personal information from all registered businesses at once, without needing to contact each company individually. The system must be secure, work for people with disabilities, and allow consumers to modify or verify requests, with businesses required to process deletions within 45 days or treat unverified requests as opt-outs for data sales. Non-compliant businesses face civil penalties under Tennessee's data protection law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates data controller registration and creates a centralized, free deletion tool for consumers, strengthening data privacy protections under Tennessee's consumer protection framework.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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