Bill Sponsor
Tennessee Senate Bill 1493
Session 114
Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates a Class A felony offense of knowingly training artificial intelligence to encourage the act of suicide or criminal homicide, or act in specific manners, including developing an emotional relationship with an individual or simulating a human being, including in appearance, voice, or other mannerisms. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47.
Active
Active
Passed House on Jan 14, 2026
First Action
Dec 18, 2025
Latest Action
Mar 24, 2026
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill Number
1493
State
Tennessee
Session
114
Sponsorship by Party
Senate Votes (1)
checkPassed on March 24, 2026
Motion Text
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2 3/24/2026 Passed
Senate Roll Call Votes
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Summary
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Actions (7)
03/24/2026
Senate
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
03/23/2026
House
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
03/23/2026
House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
03/18/2026
House
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
01/14/2026
House
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
01/13/2026
House
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
12/18/2025
House
Filed for introduction
Sources
Record Created
Jan 20, 2026 7:53:29 PM
Record Updated
Mar 30, 2026 10:17:40 PM