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SB 837STATE · TennesseeIntroduced

Statutes and Codification - As enacted, clarifies that a "person," as used in Tennessee Code Annotated, does not include artificial intelligence, a computer algorithm, a software program, computer hardware, or any type of machine. - Amends TCA Title 1.

Voted 4/28/2026View source

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127 yea·9 nay

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Action history

  1. 4/28/2026Effective date(s) 04/23/2026
  2. 4/28/2026Pub. Ch. 781
  3. 4/23/2026Signed by Governor.
  4. 4/15/2026Transmitted to Governor for action.
  5. 4/14/2026Signed by H. Speaker
  6. 4/9/2026Signed by Senate Speaker
  7. 4/8/2026Enrolled and ready for signatures
  8. 4/8/2026Passed H., Ayes 93, Nays 2, PNV 0
  9. 4/8/2026Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA0979)
  10. 4/8/2026Subst. for comp. HB.