Artificial intelligence, immigration bills awaiting Tennessee lawmakers

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Tennessee lawmakers are set to consider bills on student immigration status checks and artificial intelligence regulations when the session begins on January 13.
A new bill would make it a class A felony to train artificial intelligence for encouraging suicide or homicide, with potential penalties of up to 60 years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
Sen. Gino Bulso proposes creating disabled parking permits for expectant mothers to help with the physical demands of pregnancy.
The legislation concerning schools’ authority to inquire about student immigration status, which was approved by the Senate last year but not the House, may see renewed discussion.
Bills aimed at cutting the state’s grocery tax introduced by both Democrats and Republicans during the 2025 session are likely to resurface.
Both parties agree on the necessity to face tough choices amid a tight state budget, impacted by federal reductions and rising costs in healthcare and child care.
Republicans plan to expand the Education Freedom Scholarships by an additional 20,000 students beyond the currently allowed 5,000, leading to an escalating state expenditure on vouchers.

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