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SB0814 — TN, US
SB0814 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. The Tennessee Department of Education is now required to establish a three-year AI weapons detection system grant 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
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment.
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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 (2)
Tennessee Mandates AI Weapons Detection Pilot Program for Schools
The Tennessee Department of Education is now required to establish a three-year AI weapons detection system grant pilot program [1].
This development signals expanding public sector interest in AI-powered physical security solutions within educational environments.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment.
Primary source →Tennessee SB0814 Proposes AI Weapons Detection Pilot Program
Tennessee SB0814 introduces a pilot program for AI weapons detection systems in schools [1].
This development bears on AI governance frameworks for public safety and procurement in educational settings.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB0814?
- The Tennessee General Assembly has introduced SB0814, mandating the Department of Education to establish and administer a three-year pilot program [1]. This program will award grants to eligible Local Education Agencies (LEAs) for purchasing artificial intelligence weapons detection systems for schools currently lacking such technology [1]. Primary source →
- Why does SB0814 matter?
- This development signals expanding public sector interest in AI-powered physical security solutions within educational environments. Primary source →
- Who does SB0814 affect?
- Organizations developing or deploying AI-powered physical security and weapons detection systems may find new market opportunities in Tennessee's public education sector. Local Education Agencies (LEAs) in Tennessee seeking to enhance school safety through advanced technology are directly in scope. This initiative bears on procurement functions within both public and private entities, requiring evaluation of AI system capabilities and grant eligibility criteria. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB0814?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment. 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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