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SB0814 — TN, US
SB0814 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. Tennessee SB0814 requires the Department of Education to establish a three-year AI weapons detection system grant pilot program [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update 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
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon passage into law.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Establish and administer a three-year artificial intelligence weapons detection system grant pilot program. | three-year program | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the progress of SB0814 through the Tennessee legislature.
- chief_ai_officer Assess potential AI weapons detection system vendors and technologies for future grant opportunities.
- board_director Discuss the implications of AI weapons detection systems for school safety and privacy, should the bill pass.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling
Vendors of AI weapons detection systems will see increased demand if this pilot program is successful and expanded. They will need to clearly articulate their system's accuracy, privacy safeguards, bias mitigation strategies, and integration capabilities to prospective LEA clients.
Sample vendor questions
- How does the system mitigate bias against different demographics?
- What are the false positive and false negative rates?
- What data does the system collect and how is it stored and protected?
- How is human oversight integrated into the system's operation?
- What training is provided for school staff on system use and incident response?
- Is the system tested against a diverse range of weapon types and concealment methods?
- What are the costs associated with ongoing maintenance, updates, and support?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Bill Mandates AI Weapons Detection System Pilot Program
Tennessee SB0814 requires the Department of Education to establish a three-year AI weapons detection system grant pilot program [1].
This development signals a state-level commitment to AI-powered surveillance in schools, affecting deployer obligations and procurement processes.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon passage into law.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB0814?
- The Tennessee Department of Education is mandated to establish and administer a three-year pilot program focused on artificial intelligence (AI) weapons detection systems [1]. This program will award grants to eligible Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for purchasing such systems for schools that currently lack them [1]. This initiative aims to deploy AI-powered surveillance technology in educational environments. Primary source →
- Why does SB0814 matter?
- This development signals a state-level commitment to AI-powered surveillance in schools, affecting deployer obligations and procurement processes. Primary source →
- Who does SB0814 affect?
- This initiative primarily impacts the Tennessee Department of Education and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) within Tennessee that qualify for grants. Considerations include the procurement, deployment, and ongoing operation of artificial intelligence weapons detection systems in K-12 school environments. Organizations involved in AI systems for public safety, security, and surveillance use cases within educational settings are in scope. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB0814?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon passage into law. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB0814?
- As of the last published update, SB0814 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB0814?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0814&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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