AI disclosure laws in Tennessee
What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Tennessee need to know. Last reviewed 2026-09-09. Not legal advice.
Short answer
Yes. Tennessee has 1 AI disclosure law in force: Tennessee ban on AI posing as mental-health professionals (SB 1580). Federal rules, including the FTC Act, also apply.
Tenn. SB 1580 (2026) · effective 2026-07-01 · private right of action
Who it covers
Anyone offering AI that gives emotional support or counseling to Tennessee users.
What to disclose
Do not represent the AI as a licensed provider; disclose AI status.
When: At the start of the interaction.
Applies to
Penalties
$5,000 per violation; private right of action.
Full details and sources for Tennessee ban on AI posing as mental-health professionals (SB 1580) →
Federal rules that also apply in Tennessee
- FTC Act Section 5: deceptive AI practices: The Federal Trade Commission treats leading consumers to believe they are dealing with a human, when that fact would matter to their decision, as a deceptive practice.
- TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated or AI-modified voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.
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Questions businesses ask
Does Tennessee require businesses to disclose AI chatbots?
Yes. Tennessee has 1 AI disclosure law in force: Tennessee ban on AI posing as mental-health professionals (SB 1580). Federal rules, including the FTC Act, also apply.
What happens if a business in Tennessee doesn't disclose AI?
Under Tennessee ban on AI posing as mental-health professionals (SB 1580): $5,000 per violation; private right of action. Enforced by Private lawsuits; Attorney General.. Individuals can also sue.
How can a business in Tennessee show visitors it uses AI?
Show a clear notice that visitors are talking to AI before or when a chat starts, repeat it on the schedule the law sets, and keep a record that it appeared. BotNotice does this with one line of code on most website builders.
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