House Bill 1470 aims to regulate the advertising and representation of artificial intelligence systems in the context of mental health services. The bill introduces a new section to the Tennessee Code Annotated, specifically stating that individuals or entities that develop or deploy such systems cannot claim that their AI is a qualified mental health professional. Violating this provision would be considered an unfair or deceptive act under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act of 1977, subjecting violators to a civil penalty of $5,000 per violation.

Additionally, the bill amends the existing Tennessee Consumer Protection Act to include violations of the new section as a specific offense. The definition of "artificial intelligence" is also provided, encompassing systems capable of functions typically associated with human intelligence, such as reasoning and learning. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, ensuring that the public welfare is prioritized in the regulation of AI in mental health contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 47-18-104(b), 47-18-104