Tennessee: AI health lawsYour state
2 entries on the map: 2 in force.
Tennessee's SB 1580 applies to anyone, including a medical practice, who develops or deploys an AI system.
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In force since July 1, 2026, it bars advertising or representing to the public that such a system is, or can act as, a qualified mental health professional. State law defines that term to include psychiatrists and other physicians with expertise in psychiatry, among others. Each violation carries a $5,000 civil penalty under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act. The Tennessee Information Protection Act, a consumer privacy law in force since July 1, 2025, exempts practices covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Clinical decision and chatbot limits
Also relevant here: SB 1580/HB 1470 (Public Chapter 647), An act relative to mental health (AI represented as a qualified mental health professional) (under mental health AI).
Mental health AI
SB 1580/HB 1470 (Public Chapter 647), An act relative to mental health (AI represented as a qualified mental health professional)
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Data and privacy
HB 1181/SB 73 (Public Chapter 408), Tennessee Information Protection Act
Nothing in these categories was found in the review of Nov. 4, 2026: payer and utilization review AI; patient disclosure of AI use.
What applies to me in Tennessee: physician, practice owner, hospital.
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