The Tennessee General Assembly has enacted HB1470, which prohibits the development or deployment of artificial intelligence systems that advertise or represent themselves as, or capable of acting as, qualified mental health professionals [1]. This legislative action targets AI systems that make such claims to the public within the healthcare sector, specifically aiming to prevent misleading representations of AI capabilities in mental health services.

Who does HB1470 affect?

This prohibition primarily affects entities developing or deploying AI systems used in healthcare advertising, specifically those making representations about mental health services. Organizations operating within or targeting the Tennessee jurisdiction are within scope. Considerations include AI systems marketed as diagnostic tools, therapeutic agents, or direct substitutes for licensed professionals in mental health contexts. This extends to marketing and legal functions responsible for public-facing claims.

What is the current status of HB1470?

As of the last published update, HB1470 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted".

Where can I find the primary source for HB1470?

The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1470&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill.

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HB1470 — TN, US

HB1470 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently enacted. A new Tennessee law prohibits AI systems from advertising or representing as qualified mental health professionals [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-05.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage: enacted
Bill status: enacted
Authority / governing body: Tennessee General Assembly
Document type: legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately

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Full obligation matrix

Actor	Obligation	Deadline	Source
developer	Must not develop an artificial intelligence system that advertises or represents to the public that such system is or is able to act as a qualified mental health professional.	Immediately upon enactment	—
deployer	Must not deploy an artificial intelligence system that advertises or represents to the public that such system is or is able to act as a qualified mental health professional.	Immediately upon enactment	—

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Enforcement risk score

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Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.

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Role-based compliance checklist

general_counsel Review all AI systems and their public-facing communications to ensure no misrepresentation as a mental health professional. (Immediately)
product_manager Verify that AI system functionalities and marketing materials comply with the prohibition against misrepresenting AI as a mental health professional. (Immediately)
compliance_officer Implement internal controls and training to prevent the development or deployment of non-compliant AI systems. (Ongoing)

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class: high
Procurement categories: healthcare_ai

Vendors providing AI solutions in healthcare, especially mental health, must ensure their systems do not make prohibited representations. This includes both the core functionality and all marketing/public communications.

Sample vendor questions

Does your AI system advertise or represent itself as a qualified mental health professional?
What mechanisms are in place to prevent the AI system from misrepresenting its capabilities or professional status?
How do you ensure compliance with Tennessee laws prohibiting AI from acting as licensed professionals in healthcare?
Provide documentation of any disclaimers or user agreements regarding the AI's role and limitations.

Intelligence briefs (2)

legislation enacted 1/5/2026

Tennessee Bans AI from Impersonating Mental Health Professionals

A new Tennessee law prohibits AI systems from advertising or representing as qualified mental health professionals [1].

This establishes a specific restriction on AI system advertising claims, impacting deployer obligations related to public representation.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately

Primary source →

legislation enacted 1/5/2026

Tennessee Enacts AI Ban on False Mental Health Professional Claims

A new Tennessee law prohibits AI systems from advertising or representing themselves as qualified mental health professionals [1].

This development bears on responsible AI development, deployment practices, and marketing claim substantiation within the healthcare sector.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately.

Primary source →

Frequently asked questions

What is HB1470?: The Tennessee General Assembly has enacted HB1470, which prohibits the development or deployment of artificial intelligence systems that advertise or represent themselves as, or capable of acting as, qualified mental health professionals [1]. This legislative action targets AI systems that make such claims to the public within the healthcare sector, specifically aiming to prevent misleading representations of AI capabilities in mental health services. Primary source →
Why does HB1470 matter?: This establishes a specific restriction on AI system advertising claims, impacting deployer obligations related to public representation. Primary source →
Who does HB1470 affect?: This prohibition primarily affects entities developing or deploying AI systems used in healthcare advertising, specifically those making representations about mental health services. Organizations operating within or targeting the Tennessee jurisdiction are within scope. Considerations include AI systems marketed as diagnostic tools, therapeutic agents, or direct substitutes for licensed professionals in mental health contexts. This extends to marketing and legal functions responsible for public-facing claims. Primary source →
What are the key dates for HB1470?: No fixed deadline — effective immediately Primary source →
What is the current status of HB1470?: As of the last published update, HB1470 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for HB1470?: The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB1470&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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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.

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Intelligence briefs (2)

Tennessee Bans AI from Impersonating Mental Health Professionals

Tennessee Enacts AI Ban on False Mental Health Professional Claims

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