SB1493Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47, relative to artificial intelligence.
Introduced by Becky Massey, District 6
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
As enacted, requires TACIR to study artificial intelligence and submit a report to the governor and both speakers by January 31, 2027. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 33; Title 39 and Title 47.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
May 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
4 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration · April 23, 2026
27
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
27 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Lowe | 1 | Yes |
| Tom Hatcher | 2 | Yes |
| Rusty Crowe | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Harshbarger | 4 | Yes |
| Randy McNally | 5 | Yes |
| Becky Massey | 6 | Yes |
| Richard Briggs | 7 | Yes |
| Jessie Seal | 8 | Yes |
| Todd Gardenhire | 10 | Yes |
| Bo Watson | 11 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026
Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026
Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2
Sponsor(s) Added.
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026
Senate Reset on calendar for 4/23/2026
Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026
Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 3 - SA1113)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0915)
Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA1070)
Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Subst. for comp. HB.
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA1207)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 3 - HA1257)
H. adopted am. (Amendment 4 - HA1260)
Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1146)
Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0
Senate concurred in House amendment 4 - HA1260, Ayes 26, Nays 4
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 1066
Effective date(s) 05/22/2026
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