HB1951Enacted

Amends TCA Title 39.

Tennessee HB1951 introduces a new offense termed "coercive suicide," which applies to individuals or entities that own an artificial intelligence system that advises or encourages a person to commit or attempt suicide. The bill targets the responsibility of AI system owners in relation to the mental health and safety of users interacting with their technology. Key provisions include the definition of coercive suicide and the legal implications for those who facilitate such behavior through AI systems.

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Overview

Tennessee HB1951 introduces a new offense termed "coercive suicide," which applies to individuals or entities that own an artificial intelligence system that advises or encourages a person to commit or attempt suicide. The bill targets the responsibility of AI system owners in relation to the mental health and safety of users interacting with their technology. Key provisions include the definition of coercive suicide and the legal implications for those who facilitate such behavior through AI systems.

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Sponsor

Williams, Ryan

Details
Session

114th General Assembly

Introduced

January 22, 2026

Last Action

May 27, 2026

Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1098

Subjects
Criminal OffensesBusiness Organizations

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