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HB2052 — TN, US
HB2052 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. HB2052 prohibits personalized algorithmic pricing and requires nondigital price presentation for certain Tennessee food retail establishments [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-22.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Food retail establishments must use a nondigital presentation of price. | — | — |
| deployer | Food retail establishments must not use personalized algorithmic pricing. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Review existing pricing strategies to identify any reliance on personalized algorithmic pricing.
- product_manager Evaluate current pricing display infrastructure to ensure it supports nondigital presentation of price.
- cto Prepare for technical adjustments or replacements of pricing systems that utilize prohibited algorithmic methods.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- other
Vendors providing pricing software or services to food retail establishments in Tennessee will need to ensure their offerings do not facilitate personalized algorithmic pricing and support non-digital price display methods.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your pricing solution offer personalized algorithmic pricing features?
- Can your system ensure a uniform, non-digital price display across all customers?
- How does your solution support compliance with prohibitions on personalized pricing?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Bill Targets Personalized Algorithmic Pricing in Food Retail
HB2052 prohibits personalized algorithmic pricing and requires nondigital price presentation for certain Tennessee food retail establishments [1].
This introduces specific state-level prohibitions on AI-driven pricing strategies and customer experience, affecting deployer obligations in retail.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB2052?
- Tennessee's HB2052, as introduced, mandates that certain food retail establishments must present prices using a nondigital method [1]. The proposed legislation also explicitly prohibits the use of personalized algorithmic pricing [1]. These measures are part of broader changes affecting operations for food retail establishments in the state, signaling a legislative focus on consumer protection in retail pricing. This bill awaits further legislative action. Primary source →
- Why does HB2052 matter?
- This introduces specific state-level prohibitions on AI-driven pricing strategies and customer experience, affecting deployer obligations in retail. Primary source →
- Who does HB2052 affect?
- Food retail establishments operating in Tennessee are within scope. This includes businesses leveraging AI for dynamic pricing, personalized offers, or any algorithmic strategy that tailors prices to individual consumers. Business functions related to marketing, pricing, and technology deployment are directly affected by these potential new requirements. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB2052?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB2052?
- As of the last published update, HB2052 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB2052?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2052&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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