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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Hicks | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Comp. became Pub. Ch. 647
- Comp. SB subst.
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- H. Placed on Consent Calendar for 3/16/2026
- Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 3/12/2026
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Rec. for pass; ref to Calendar & Rules Committee
- Sponsor(s) Added.
- Placed on cal. Health Committee for 3/3/2026
- Rec. for pass by s/c ref. to Health Committee
- Placed on s/c cal Population Health Subcommittee for 2/17/2026
- P2C, ref. to Health Committee
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