Bill Commons

TN SB 1493

enacted

Computers and Electronic Processing - 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.

Tennessee · 114S1 · upper

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Quick answers

Did TN SB 1493 pass?

Yes. TN SB 1493 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-05-27): Pub. Ch. 1066

What is TN SB 1493 about?

TN SB 1493 is a bill in the 114S1 titled “Computers and Electronic Processing - 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.”.

Who sponsors TN SB 1493?

Massey is the primary sponsor of TN SB 1493.

Introduced
2026-01-13
Latest action
2026-05-27 — Pub. Ch. 1066
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Masseyprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-05-27

    Pub. Ch. 1066

  2. 2026-05-27

    Effective date(s) 05/22/2026

  3. 2026-05-22

    Signed by Governor.

    executive-signature

  4. 2026-05-11

    Transmitted to Governor for action.

    executive-receipt

  5. 2026-05-07

    Signed by H. Speaker

    passage

  6. 2026-04-30

    Enrolled and ready for signatures

    enrolled

  7. 2026-04-30

    Signed by Senate Speaker

    passage

  8. 2026-04-23

    Senate adopted Amendment (Amendment 3 - SA1113)

  9. 2026-04-23

    Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - SA0915)

  10. 2026-04-23

    Amendment withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - SA1070)

  11. 2026-04-23

    Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 0

    passage

  12. 2026-04-23

    Engrossed; ready for transmission to House

    receipt

  13. 2026-04-23

    Subst. for comp. HB.

    substitution

  14. 2026-04-23

    Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 2 - HA1207)

    amendment-withdrawal

  15. 2026-04-23

    Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 3 - HA1257)

    amendment-withdrawal

  16. 2026-04-23

    H. adopted am. (Amendment 4 - HA1260)

    amendment-passage

  17. 2026-04-23

    Am. withdrawn. (Amendment 1 - HA1146)

    amendment-withdrawal

  18. 2026-04-23

    Passed H., as am., Ayes 88, Nays 0, PNV 0

    passage

  19. 2026-04-23

    Senate concurred in House amendment 4 - HA1260, Ayes 26, Nays 4

  20. 2026-04-22

    Senate Reset on calendar for 4/23/2026

  21. 2026-04-22

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/23/2026

  22. 2026-04-21

    Placed on Senate Regular Calendar for 4/22/2026

  23. 2026-04-20

    Sponsor(s) Added.

    sponsorship

  24. 2026-03-24

    Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2

  25. 2026-03-23

    Action deferred in Senate Judiciary Committee to 3/24/2026

  26. 2026-03-23

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/24/2026

  27. 2026-03-18

    Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/23/2026

  28. 2026-01-14

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee

    referral-committee

  29. 2026-01-13

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

    introduction

  30. 2025-12-18

    Filed for introduction

    filing

Versions

Documents

Votes

  • SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 7, Nays 0 PNV 2 3/24/2026 Passed

    2026-03-24 · pass · 7-0

    Member-level votes (2)
    • Roberts: not voting
    • Taylor: not voting

  • FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration 4/23/2026 Passed

    2026-04-23 · pass · 27-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT # 4 BY ZACHARY PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed

    2026-04-23 · pass · 81-7

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR AS AMENDED PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed

    2026-04-23 · pass · 88-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR MOTION TO ADOPT AMENDMENT # 4 BY ZACHARY PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 4/23/2026 Passed

    2026-04-23 · pass · 89-0

  • FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt Amend# 3 by Senator Lowe 4/23/2026 Passed

    2026-04-23 · pass · 25-0

    Member-level votes (2)
    • Campbell: not voting
    • Yarbro: not voting

  • FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Concur House Amendment # 4 4/23/2026 Passed

    2026-04-23 · pass · 26-4

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1493&ga=114

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