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HB1470 — TN, US
HB1470 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently enacted. Tennessee's HB1470 now prohibits AI systems from advertising or representing as a qualified mental health professional [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update 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
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 (1)
Tennessee HB1470 Prohibits AI Misrepresentation as Mental Health Professional
Tennessee's HB1470 now prohibits AI systems from advertising or representing as a qualified mental health professional [1].
This legislation establishes a new AI deployer obligation regarding professional misrepresentation, signaling a focus on consumer protection in healthcare AI.
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 [1] "a qualified mental health professional" to the public [1]. This legislative action targets AI systems falsely claiming professional mental health capabilities, affecting entities involved in healthcare AI advertising and deployment within the state. Primary source →
- Why does HB1470 matter?
- This legislation establishes a new AI deployer obligation regarding professional misrepresentation, signaling a focus on consumer protection in healthcare AI. Primary source →
- Who does HB1470 affect?
- This development affects entities developing or deploying artificial intelligence systems involved in healthcare advertising or direct public representation of health services in Tennessee. Organizations using AI for patient engagement, marketing of mental health support, or delivering advisory services that could be perceived as professional mental health guidance are within scope. 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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