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SB1580 — TN, US
SB1580 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently enacted. Tennessee SB1580, as enacted, now prohibits AI systems from claiming to be or act 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 upon enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | Effective immediately upon enactment | — |
| provider | 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. | Effective 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 product offerings and marketing materials to ensure no AI system advertises or acts as a qualified mental health professional in Tennessee. (Effective immediately upon enactment)
- product_manager Ensure product development and feature sets for AI systems operating in Tennessee do not enable the AI to represent itself as a qualified mental health professional. (Effective immediately upon enactment)
- compliance_officer Implement internal policies and training to prevent the development, deployment, or advertisement of AI systems as qualified mental health professionals within Tennessee. (Effective immediately upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- critical
- Procurement categories
- healthcare_ai
Vendors providing AI solutions for healthcare, especially mental health, must ensure their systems and marketing explicitly avoid any claims or functionalities that suggest the AI can act as a qualified mental health professional in Tennessee.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your AI system, or any part of it, advertise or represent itself as a qualified mental health professional in Tennessee?
- What safeguards are in place to prevent the AI system from inadvertently or explicitly performing the role of a qualified mental health professional?
- How do you ensure compliance with state-specific regulations prohibiting AI from acting as licensed professionals?
Intelligence briefs (2)
TN SB1580 Prohibits AI Systems from Impersonating Mental Health Professionals
Tennessee SB1580, as enacted, now prohibits AI systems from claiming to be or act as qualified mental health professionals [1].
This development establishes a specific regulatory obligation for AI systems operating in healthcare, signaling a focus on professional licensure and consumer protection.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment.
Primary source →Tennessee Bans AI Misrepresenting as Mental Health Professional
Tennessee SB1580 now prohibits AI systems from advertising or representing as qualified mental health professionals [1].
This establishes a new deployer obligation regarding AI transparency and professional misrepresentation in the healthcare sector.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB1580?
- Tennessee's SB1580 has been enacted, establishing a prohibition against the development or deployment of artificial intelligence systems that advertise or represent themselves to the public as, or capable of acting as, qualified mental health professionals [1]. This legislative action targets deceptive AI practices within the healthcare sector by regulating the public claims made by AI systems regarding mental health services. Primary source →
- Why does SB1580 matter?
- This development establishes a specific regulatory obligation for AI systems operating in healthcare, signaling a focus on professional licensure and consumer protection. Primary source →
- Who does SB1580 affect?
- Organizations developing or deploying AI systems within Tennessee that interact with the public regarding mental health services are directly affected. This includes entities whose AI systems might provide information, advice, or support that could be misconstrued as professional mental health care. Deployers of AI-powered chatbots, virtual assistants, or advertising platforms that promote mental health solutions must ensure their systems do not overstate their capabilities or present themselves as licensed professionals. This also bears on advertising and marketing functions for AI-driven healthcare services. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB1580?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB1580?
- As of the last published update, SB1580 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "enacted". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB1580?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1580&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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