The Tennessee General Assembly has introduced HB0933, which requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year artificial intelligence weapons detection system grant pilot program [1]. This program is designed to award grants to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) for the acquisition of AI weapons detection systems for schools currently without such technology [2]. The initiative aims to enhance school safety through AI deployment.

Who does HB0933 affect?

Local education agencies (LEAs) in Tennessee, particularly those operating schools without existing AI weapons detection systems, are directly affected. This initiative targets the physical security and public safety use cases of AI. The Tennessee Department of Education is responsible for program administration and grant awards.

What is the current status of HB0933?

As of the last published update, HB0933 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced".

Where can I find the primary source for HB0933?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0933&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

TN, US · AI law tracker

HB0933 — TN, US

HB0933 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. HB0933 requires the Tennessee Department of Education to establish an AI weapons detection system pilot program [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-02-04.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: introduced
Bill status: introduced
Authority / governing body: Tennessee General Assembly
Chamber: house
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline for establishment; the pilot program itself is designated for three years.

Subscriber only

Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
agency	Establish a three-year artificial intelligence weapons detection system grant pilot program.	null	—
agency	Administer the artificial intelligence weapons detection system grant pilot program.	null	—
agency	Award grants to eligible Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for the purchase of artificial intelligence weapons detection systems.	null	—
other	Eligible LEAs must purchase artificial intelligence weapons detection systems using grant funds.	null	—
other	Eligible LEAs must deploy artificial intelligence weapons detection systems in schools that do not currently have them.	null	—

Subscriber only

Enforcement risk score

/ 100

Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.

Subscriber only

Role-based compliance checklist

compliance_officer Monitor the status of HB0933 in the Tennessee General Assembly.
chief_ai_officer Research available artificial intelligence weapons detection systems suitable for school environments.
board_director Assess potential budget implications and opportunities if the grant program is enacted.

Subscriber only

Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: security_tooling

Vendors developing or selling AI weapons detection systems will see increased demand if this bill passes. They will need to demonstrate system accuracy, ethical considerations, and compliance with potential grant program requirements. Schools will need robust procurement processes for these systems.

Sample vendor questions

What AI technologies are used for weapons detection in your system?
What are the accuracy rates (precision, recall) of your system for various weapon types and environments?
How does your system address potential biases, false positives, and privacy concerns?
What data is collected by your system, how is it stored, and what are your data retention policies?
Do you provide training, maintenance, and technical support for your AI weapons detection systems?
What are the integration requirements for your system with existing school infrastructure?

Intelligence briefs (2)

legislation introduced 2/4/2025

Tennessee Mandates AI Weapons Detection System Pilot Program for Schools

HB0933 requires the Tennessee Department of Education to establish an AI weapons detection system pilot program [1].

This development signals state-level government investment in AI for public safety, expanding the scope of AI deployer obligations.

Deadline: No fixed deadline for establishment; the pilot program itself is designated for three years.

Primary source →

legislation introduced 2/4/2025

TN HB0933 Mandates AI Weapons Detection System Pilot Program

Tennessee HB0933 mandates the Department of Education to establish a three-year AI weapons detection pilot program [1].

This initiative signals a legislative embrace of AI for physical security, influencing public sector AI procurement and deployment obligations.

Deadline: No fixed deadline for program establishment; grants will be awarded over three years.

Primary source →

Frequently asked questions

What is HB0933?: The Tennessee General Assembly has introduced HB0933, which requires the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year artificial intelligence weapons detection system grant pilot program [1]. This program is designed to award grants to eligible local education agencies (LEAs) for the acquisition of AI weapons detection systems for schools currently without such technology [2]. The initiative aims to enhance school safety through AI deployment. Primary source →
Why does HB0933 matter?: This development signals state-level government investment in AI for public safety, expanding the scope of AI deployer obligations. Primary source →
Who does HB0933 affect?: Local education agencies (LEAs) in Tennessee, particularly those operating schools without existing AI weapons detection systems, are directly affected. This initiative targets the physical security and public safety use cases of AI. The Tennessee Department of Education is responsible for program administration and grant awards. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HB0933?: No fixed deadline for establishment; the pilot program itself is designated for three years. Primary source →
What is the current status of HB0933?: As of the last published update, HB0933 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HB0933?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0933&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

Stay informed

Get briefs on every AI law, every morning.

Start 14-day trial →

Important — about this brief

This brief is published by AIGI as a regulatory intelligence service. It contains general information about AI laws, regulations, enforcement actions, and policy signals across jurisdictions. It is not legal, compliance, audit, or risk-management advice; it does not establish an attorney-client, advisory, or fiduciary relationship; and it should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional counsel applied to specific facts and circumstances. Where the brief identifies “Issues for Review,” those are observations of questions a reader in a particular role might raise with their own legal, compliance, or risk function — not recommendations to act. AIGI expressly disclaims liability for actions taken or not taken in reliance on this brief. Subscribers in regulated industries should consult licensed professionals authorized to practice in their jurisdiction.

Full disclosures →

Status & timeline

Intelligence briefs (2)

Tennessee Mandates AI Weapons Detection System Pilot Program for Schools

TN HB0933 Mandates AI Weapons Detection System Pilot Program

Frequently asked questions

Related

Get briefs on every AI law, every morning.