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SB2461 — TN, US
SB2461 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. Tennessee's executive branch departments are now required to develop and report AI misuse prevention plans [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill, sourced directly from the issuing authority.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Tennessee General Assembly
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: January 1, 2025
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Develop a plan to prevent the malicious and unlawful use of artificial intelligence for the purpose of interfering with the operation of the department, its agencies and divisions, and persons and entities regulated by the respective department. | — | — |
| deployer | Report its plan, findings, and recommendations to each member of the general assembly. | 2025-01-01 | — |
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Enforcement risk score
25
/ 100
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Lead the development of a plan to prevent malicious and unlawful AI use within the department and its regulated entities. (2025-01-01)
- risk_manager Identify potential malicious and unlawful AI use cases that could interfere with department operations or regulated entities. (2025-01-01)
- general_counsel Review the AI misuse prevention plan for legal compliance and ensure it addresses unlawful use effectively. (2025-01-01)
- board_director Oversee and approve the department's AI misuse prevention plan and the final report to the General Assembly. (2025-01-01)
- compliance_officer Prepare and submit the department's AI misuse prevention plan, findings, and recommendations to each member of the General Assembly. (2025-01-01)
Intelligence briefs (1)
legislation introduced
Tennessee SB2461 Mandates Executive Branch AI Misuse Prevention Plans
Tennessee's executive branch departments are now required to develop and report AI misuse prevention plans [1].
This signals a focus on government AI risk management and internal security obligations for state entities.
Deadline: January 1, 2025
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB2461?
- Tennessee's SB2461, as introduced, mandates that each department within the executive branch develop a plan to prevent the malicious and unlawful use of artificial intelligence [1]. These plans are intended to address interference with departmental operations, including agencies, divisions, and regulated entities. Each department must report its plan, findings, and recommendations to the General Assembly by January 1, 2025 [2]. Primary source →
- Why does SB2461 matter?
- This signals a focus on government AI risk management and internal security obligations for state entities. Primary source →
- Who does SB2461 affect?
- This development primarily affects departments within the Tennessee executive branch and their associated agencies, divisions, and regulated entities. Organizations that engage with Tennessee state government departments may consider how these new internal plans could influence future interactions or regulatory expectations regarding AI use, particularly where AI could interfere with operations or entities regulated by the state. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB2461?
- January 1, 2025 Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB2461?
- As of the last published update, SB2461 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB2461?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2461&ga=113. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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