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SB2521 — TN, US
SB2521 is an AI governance legislation from TN, currently introduced. SB2521 expands the Tennessee AI Advisory Council's 2026-2027 reporting to include AI-driven fraud detection strategies [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates 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: Annual reports are due in 2026 and 2027, with the bill's provisions effective upon enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | The artificial intelligence advisory council must submit annual reports for 2026 and 2027 to the governor, speaker of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives. | 2026-12-31 / 2027-12-31 | — |
| agency | These annual reports must include recommendations on strategies to detect and minimize the risk of fraud committed by persons using artificial intelligence. | 2026-12-31 / 2027-12-31 | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Review existing annual report requirements for the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council for 2026 and 2027.
- compliance_officer Develop or update strategies and recommendations for detecting and minimizing AI-driven fraud.
- compliance_officer Prepare to include these recommendations in the 2026 and 2027 annual reports for submission to the governor and legislative speakers. (2026-12-31)
Intelligence briefs (2)
Tennessee Bill Expands AI Advisory Council's Fraud Risk Reporting Scope
SB2521 expands the Tennessee AI Advisory Council's 2026-2027 reporting to include AI-driven fraud detection strategies [1].
This development signals a legislative focus on AI-enabled fraud risk within state government reporting obligations, influencing future policy considerations.
Deadline: Annual reports are due in 2026 and 2027, with the bill's provisions effective upon enactment.
Primary source →Tennessee Bill Expands AI Advisory Council's Fraud Reporting Mandate
The artificial intelligence advisory council's 2026 and 2027 reports now require specific recommendations on AI-enabled fraud detection strategies [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI's potential for misuse and the need for proactive fraud mitigation and governance.
Deadline: Reporting requirements commence for the 2026 annual report, continuing for the 2027 report.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SB2521?
- The Tennessee General Assembly introduced SB2521, which mandates the Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to expand its 2026 and 2027 annual reports [1]. The expansion requires these reports to include specific recommendations on strategies to detect and minimize fraud risks associated with individuals using artificial intelligence [1]. These reports are directed to the governor, speaker of the senate, and speaker of the house of representatives. Primary source →
- Why does SB2521 matter?
- This development signals a legislative focus on AI-enabled fraud risk within state government reporting obligations, influencing future policy considerations. Primary source →
- Who does SB2521 affect?
- The primary entity directly affected is the Tennessee Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council. However, the broader implications could extend to state government agencies, financial institutions, and other organizations operating within Tennessee that develop or deploy AI systems, particularly those susceptible to or used in perpetrating fraud. Considerations include the methodologies for fraud detection and prevention strategies within AI system design and deployment across various sectors. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SB2521?
- Annual reports are due in 2026 and 2027, with the bill's provisions effective upon enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SB2521?
- As of the last published update, SB2521 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SB2521?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2521&ga=114. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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