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Tennessee · HB0849 · 2025 session

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 1, relative to certain conditions of personhood.

EnactedComp. became Pub. Ch. 781 · Apr 28, 2026

In plain language

Clarifies that the legal definition of 'person' under Tennessee law does not include artificial intelligence, computer algorithms, software programs, computer hardware, or other machines. The change establishes a baseline legal definition relevant to AI governance and liability questions.

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Legislative history

20 actions · newest first
  1. Apr 28, 2026—Comp. became Pub. Ch. 781
  2. Apr 8, 2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
  3. Apr 8, 2026HouseComp. SB subst.
  4. Apr 2, 2026HouseH. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/8/2026
  5. Apr 2, 2026HouseSponsor(s) Added.
  6. Apr 1, 2026HousePlaced on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/2/2026