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HB0433 — TN, US
HB0433 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. The bill expands the offense of unlawful exposure to include digitally altered or AI-generated intimate images distributed with malicious intent [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-28.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Chamber
- house
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — monitor as bill progresses through the Tennessee General Assembly.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| user | Do not distribute an image of intimate parts or sexually explicit conduct of an identifiable person if the image was created or modified by artificial intelligence or other digital tools with the intent to cause emotional distress. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
Intelligence briefs (2)
Tennessee Bill Expands Unlawful Exposure to AI-Generated Intimate Images
The bill expands the offense of unlawful exposure to include digitally altered or AI-generated intimate images distributed with malicious intent [1].
This development signals expanding legislative focus on the malicious use of generative AI in synthetic media, affecting content moderation and platform liability.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — monitor as bill progresses through the Tennessee General Assembly.
Primary source →Tennessee HB0433 Expands Unlawful Exposure to AI-Modified Intimate Images
The bill expands unlawful exposure to include AI-created or modified intimate images distributed with intent to harm [1].
This broadens the scope of synthetic media governance, increasing legal risk for platforms and content creators operating in Tennessee.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill as introduced in the General Assembly
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB0433?
- The Tennessee HB0433 bill proposes expanding the offense of unlawful exposure to address digital harm caused by synthetic media. It specifically targets the distribution of images of intimate parts or sexually explicit conduct that depict an identifiable person and were created or modified using computer software, AI applications, or other digital editing tools, when distributed with the intent to cause emotional distress [1]. This legislative proposal aims to update criminal statutes to address emerging forms of digital misuse. Primary source →
- Why does HB0433 matter?
- This development signals expanding legislative focus on the malicious use of generative AI in synthetic media, affecting content moderation and platform liability. Primary source →
- Who does HB0433 affect?
- Organizations involved in the creation, hosting, or distribution of digital media content, particularly those utilizing AI for image generation or modification, are within scope. This includes social media platforms, content publishers, and developers of generative AI tools that could be misused. Entities operating within or serving users in Tennessee, or those handling content that might be accessed there, would need to consider this. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB0433?
- No fixed deadline — monitor as bill progresses through the Tennessee General Assembly. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB0433?
- As of the last published update, HB0433 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB0433?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0433&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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