AI disclosure laws in Tennessee

What businesses using chatbots, AI voice agents or AI content in Tennessee need to know. Last reviewed 2026-11-02. 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.

Tennessee ban on AI posing as mental-health professionals (SB 1580)

In force

Who it covers

Anyone who develops or deploys an AI system and advertises or represents it to the public in Tennessee.

AI offering emotional support or therapy-like help

What to disclose

No AI notice is required. Do not advertise or represent the AI as a qualified mental health professional, or as able to act as one.

Penalties

$5,000 per violation, plus the penalties and remedies of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, which lets a person with an ascertainable loss sue.

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: Section 5 bans deceptive acts and practices in commerce.
TCPA: AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded' calls: The FCC ruled that calls using AI-generated voices are 'artificial or prerecorded voice' calls under the TCPA.

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, plus the penalties and remedies of the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act, which lets a person with an ascertainable loss sue. Enforced by Under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act: Attorney General; private lawsuits for an ascertainable loss. 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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