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HB1468 • 2026

Consumer Protection

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29; Title 45; Title 47 and Title 66, relative to algorithmic pricing.

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Sponsor
Clemmons, Bailey
Last action
2026-03-18
Official status
Sponsor(s) withdrawn.
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The bill summary does not specify enforcement mechanisms or penalties.

Stopping Algorithmic Price Changes

This bill prohibits businesses from using personal data in algorithms to set prices for goods and services.

What This Bill Does

  • Defines key terms such as algorithm, consumer, dynamic pricing, entity, personal data, and personalized algorithmic pricing.
  • Prohibits entities from setting the price of specific goods or services based on personalized algorithmic pricing.
  • Designates violations as unfair or deceptive acts under the Tennessee Consumer Protection Act.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Businesses that set prices for goods and services in Tennessee.
  • Consumers buying goods and services in Tennessee.

Terms To Know

Algorithm
A computational automated process that uses a set of rules to define a sequence of operations.
Personalized algorithmic pricing
Dynamic pricing set by an algorithm using personal data.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not apply to certain financial institutions and insurance companies.
  • It is unclear how this law will be enforced or what specific penalties businesses might face.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-07 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

  2. 2026-04-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  3. 2026-04-01 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 4/7/2026

  4. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

  5. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

  6. 2026-03-18 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  7. 2026-03-13 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  8. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/18/2026

  9. 2026-03-11 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action Def. in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee to 3/18/2026

  10. 2026-03-10 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/17/2026

  11. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

  12. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/11/2026

  13. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action Def. in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee to 3/11/2026

  14. 2026-03-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/10/2026

  15. 2026-03-03 Tennessee General Assembly

    Action deferred in Senate Commerce and Labor Committee to 3/10/2026

  16. 2026-03-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) withdrawn.

  17. 2026-03-02 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  18. 2026-02-27 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  19. 2026-02-26 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  20. 2026-02-25 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/4/2026

  21. 2026-02-24 Tennessee General Assembly

    Placed on Senate Commerce and Labor Committee calendar for 3/3/2026

  22. 2026-02-17 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  23. 2026-02-12 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  24. 2026-02-04 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  25. 2026-01-22 Tennessee General Assembly

    Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Commerce and Labor Committee

  26. 2026-01-21 Tennessee General Assembly

    Sponsor(s) Added.

  27. 2026-01-21 Tennessee General Assembly

    Introduced, Passed on First Consideration

  28. 2026-01-20 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

  29. 2026-01-14 Tennessee General Assembly

    Assigned to s/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee

  30. 2026-01-14 Tennessee General Assembly

    P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee

  31. 2026-01-13 Tennessee General Assembly

    Intro., P1C.

  32. 2026-01-05 Tennessee General Assembly

    Filed for introduction

Official Summary Text

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Current Bill Text

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SENATE BILL 1807
By Bailey

HOUSE BILL 1468
By Clemmons
HB1468
010553
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29;
Title 45; Title 47 and Title 66, relative to
algorithmic pricing.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE:
SECTION 1. Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 47, Chapter 18, Part 1, is amended by
adding the following as a new section:
47-18-139. Algorithmic pricing prohibited.
(a) As used in this section:
(1) "Algorithm" means a computational automated process that uses a
set of rules to define a sequence of operations;
(2) "Consumer" means a natural person who is seeking or has solicited
to purchase, lease, or receive a good or service for personal, family, or
household use;
(3) "Dynamic pricing" means pricing that fluctuates dependent on
conditions;
(4) "Entity" means a natural person, firm, organization, partnership,
association, corporation, or any other entity domiciled or doing business in this
state;
(5) "Personal data":
(A) Means any data that identifies or could reasonably be linked
with, directly or indirectly, a specific consumer or device; and
(B) Does not include location data that is used solely to calculate
the fare based on mileage and trip duration between the passenger's

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pickup and drop-off locations for a prearranged ride, as defined in § 65-
15-301, or by a taxi, limousine, or other for-hire vehicle regulated
pursuant to § 7-51-1003; and
(6) "Personalized algorithmic pricing" means dynamic pricing set by an
algorithm that uses personal data.
(b) An entity shall not set the price of a specific good or service for a consumer
in this state using personalized algorithmic pricing.
(c) Subsection (b) does not apply to:
(1) An entity that is subject to the insurance law of this state;
(2) A financial institution or affiliate of a financial institution, all as defined
in 15 U.S.C. § 6809, to the extent that the financial institution or affiliate is subject
to Title V of the federal Gramm Leach Bliley Act (15 U.S.C. § 6801 et seq.);
(3) A state or national bank, a savings and loan association, savings
bank, credit union, industrial loan and thrift company, or mortgage lender; or
(4) A price that is offered to a consumer who has an existing
subscription-based contract or subscription-based agreement for goods or
services with an entity and where such price is less than the price for the same
good or service set forth in the subscription-based agreement or subscription-
based contract.
(d) A violation of subsection (b) constitutes a violation of the Tennessee
Consumer Protection Act of 1977, compiled in this part. A violation of subsection (b)
constitutes an unfair or deceptive act or practice affecting trade or commerce
and is subject to the penalties and remedies as provided in this part.
(e) This section does not limit any other criminal or civil liability such entity may
be subject to under law.

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SECTION 2. Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 47-18-104(b), is amended by adding
the following as a new subdivision:
( ) Violating § 47-18-139;
SECTION 3. The heading in this act is for reference purposes only and does not
constitute a part of the law enacted by this act. However, the Tennessee Code Commission is
requested to include the heading in any compilation or publication containing this act.
SECTION 4. This act takes effect July 1, 2026, the public welfare requiring it, and
applies to conduct occurring on or after that date.