Tennessee legislation · 114th General Assembly
Tennessee HB545: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
Status: Chaptered, May 27, 2026
Fiscal Summary STATE GOVERNMENTEXPENDITURESGeneral FundFY26-27$210,000FY27-28 & Subsequent Years$45,000 Bill Summary ON APRIL 6, 2026, THE SENATE ADOPTED AMENDMENT #1 AND PASSED SENATE BILL 677, AS AMENDED. AMENDMENT #1 changes the date by which teachers in grades 6-12 must complete at least one professional development course on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom from the later of August 1, 2027, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in Tennessee to the later of August 1, 2028, or within two years of becoming licensed as a teacher in Tennessee.
What the bill says
An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
From the introduced text:
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence. SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, Chapter 1, Part 2, is amended by adding the following as a new section: (a) The department shall provide at least one (1) professional development course for teachers that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom; that is made available, at no cost, to teachers in grades six through twelve (6-12); and that may be used by teachers to earn professional development points. The course content must be created by an entity with experience in a related subject area, such as computer science or another science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field. (b) By August 1, 2027, or within two (2) years of becoming licensed as a teacher in this state, whichever is later, teachers in grades six through twelve (6-12) must complete at least one (1) professional development course approved by the department that provides asynchronous instruction on the use of artificial intelligence in the classroom. Each LEA and public charter school shall approve professional development points, pursuant to the state board of education's educator licensure policies and rules, for a teacher's completion of at least one (1) department-approved artificial intelligence training. SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon becoming a law, the public …
Sponsors
- Cochran, Mark (R, 23) · primary sponsor
- Cepicky, Scott (R, 64)
- Hardaway, G.A. (D)
Latest actions
- : Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056
- : Sponsor(s) Added.
- : Comp. SB subst.
- : H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/16/2026
- : Placed on cal. Calendar & Rules Committee for 4/14/2026
- : Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee
- : Placed on cal. Finance, Ways, and Means Committee for 4/7/2026
- : Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee
- : Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/1/2026
- : Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025
Votes
- FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION (April 21, 2026): 88 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass. if am., ref. to Calendar & Rules Committee (April 7, 2026): 28 yea, 0 nay, passed
- FLOOR VOTE: as Amended Third Consideration (April 6, 2026): 32 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE FINANCE, WAYS, AND MEANS SUBCOMMITTEE: Rec for pass if am by s/c ref. to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (April 1, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- SENATE FINANCE, WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Calendar Committee Ayes 11, Nays 0 PNV 0 (March 24, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed
- HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE: Rec. for pass; ref to Finance, Ways, and Means Committee (March 25, 2025): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed
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Common questions
- What is HB545?
- HB545 is a bill in the Tennessee Legislature (114th General Assembly): AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
- What does HB545 do?
- In its own words: An act to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 49, relative to artificial intelligence.
- What is the status of HB545?
- Chaptered as of May 27, 2026. Latest action: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 1056 (May 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB545?
- Cochran, Mark (R, 23), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB545?
- On the Tennessee Legislature website: https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=HB0545&GA=114
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