TN HB1470 – Qualified Mental Health Professional AI Misrepresentation

TNLawState

Date Passed

4/6/2026

Effective Date

7/1/2026

Summary

Prohibits a person from developing or deploying an artificial intelligence system that advertises or represents to the public that it is, or can act as, a qualified mental health professional, and subjects violations to consumer-protection enforcement.

Healthcare Implications

Bars misleading AI therapy claims and reduces the risk that patients, caregivers, or providers treat a chatbot as a licensed mental health professional. Health systems and vendors should review marketing, disclaimers, and QA processes for mental-health tools.

Impact Level

High

Keywords

Safety & Risk; Transparency & Governance

Stakeholders

Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors; Providers & Health Systems; Regulators & Government