Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 1470: Health Care - As enacted, prohibits a person from developing or deploying 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. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 47 and Title 63.

In committee Last action April 6, 2026: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 647

Plain-language summary

HB 1470 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Health Care - As enacted, prohibits a person from developing or deploying 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. - Amends TCA Title 33; Title 47 and Title 63. Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 647.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Hicks (Republican).