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SB1998 — TN, US
SB1998 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. The introduced bill prohibits personalized algorithmic pricing in certain 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
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment if passed.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| food retail establishments | Use a nondigital presentation of price. | — | — |
| food retail establishments | Refrain from using personalized algorithmic pricing. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- ceo Assess current pricing systems for personalized algorithmic pricing.
- product_manager Review pricing software capabilities to ensure compliance with nondigital display and no personalized algorithmic pricing.
- general_counsel Monitor bill's progress and prepare for potential compliance changes.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- other, marketing_personalization
Vendors providing pricing and marketing solutions that incorporate algorithmic personalization will be directly impacted. Establishments should scrutinize their contracts and vendor capabilities.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your pricing software allow for personalized pricing based on individual consumer data?
- Can your system support non-digital price display methods?
- How does your system ensure uniform pricing across all customers for the same product?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Tennessee Bill Prohibits Personalized Algorithmic Pricing in Food Retail
The introduced bill prohibits personalized algorithmic pricing in certain food retail establishments [1].
This development signals expanding regulatory scrutiny on algorithmic pricing practices in consumer-facing sectors.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment if passed.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB1998?
- Tennessee Senate Bill 1998, as introduced, mandates that specified food retail establishments utilize a nondigital method for price presentation [1]. This legislation also explicitly prohibits these establishments from deploying personalized algorithmic pricing mechanisms [1]. The bill proposes other modifications concerning food retail operations [1]. Primary source →
- Why does SB1998 matter?
- This development signals expanding regulatory scrutiny on algorithmic pricing practices in consumer-facing sectors. Primary source →
- Who does SB1998 affect?
- Food retail establishments operating in Tennessee are directly affected by this proposed legislation. The scope includes organizations that currently or might in the future employ AI systems for dynamic or personalized pricing strategies in their stores. Business functions encompassing pricing, technology development, and compliance will need to evaluate the implications of this prohibition. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB1998?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment if passed. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB1998?
- As of the last published update, SB1998 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB1998?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1998&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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