Tennessee · SB0837 · 2025 session
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, relative to certain conditions of personhood.
EnactedEffective date(s) 04/23/2026 · Apr 28, 2026
In plain language
This enacted law clarifies that the term 'person' as used in Tennessee Code Annotated does not include artificial intelligence, a computer algorithm, a software program, computer hardware, or any other type of machine. The change applies broadly across state statutes referencing personhood.
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Legislative history
30 actions · newest first- Apr 28, 2026—Effective date(s) 04/23/2026
- Apr 28, 2026—Pub. Ch. 781
- Apr 23, 2026SenateSigned by Governor.
- Apr 15, 2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
- Apr 14, 2026HouseSigned by H. Speaker
- Apr 9, 2026SenateSigned by Senate Speaker