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Yes: 139 • No: 0
TennesseeSB 0677114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
Sponsored By: Sponsor information unavailable
Signed by Governor
Education, Dept. of
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
AI training required; free course for 6–12 teachers
The Tennessee Department of Education provides at least one free, asynchronous course on using AI in the classroom. The content is created by a group with computer science or other STEM experience. Teachers in grades 6–12 must complete one department‑approved asynchronous AI course by August 1, 2028, or within two years of getting a Tennessee teaching license, whichever is later. School districts and public charter schools must give professional development points for completing a department‑approved AI training under state licensure rules.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
There is no primary sponsor on record.
Cosponsors
Raumesh Akbari
Democrat • Senate
London Lamar
Democrat • Senate
Paul Rose
Republican • Senate
Jessie Seal
Republican • Senate
Bo Watson
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/21/2026
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/21/2026
Yes: 88 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/6/2026
FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/6/2026
Yes: 32 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/24/2026
SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/19/2025
SENATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Yes: 8 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
5/27/2026Pub. Ch. 1056
5/27/2026Signed by Governor.
5/22/2026SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
5/11/2026SenateSigned by H. Speaker
5/7/2026HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
4/30/2026SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
4/27/2026SenatePassed H., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
4/21/2026HouseAm. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1067)
4/21/2026HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
4/21/2026HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
4/8/2026HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
4/6/2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
4/6/2026SenatePassed Senate as amended, Ayes 32, Nays 0
4/6/2026SenateSenate adopted Amendment (Amendment 1 - SA0837)
4/6/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/6/2026
4/2/2026SenateSponsor(s) Added.
3/24/2026SenateRecommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0
3/24/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
3/17/2026SenateAction deferred in Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee to 3/24/2026
3/17/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 3/17/2026
3/10/2026SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
4/17/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
4/14/2025SenateRule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
4/14/2025SenateSponsor(s) Added.
2/20/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
HA1067
Introduced
SA0837
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