This bill aims to prevent businesses from using personalized algorithms to set prices for goods and services, which could lead to unfair pricing practices. If a business does this, it would be considered an unfair or deceptive act under Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act. The bill seeks to ensure fair pricing for consumers by regulating how prices are determined.
TN HB1468 is a house bill in the Tennessee 114th General Assembly, sponsored by John Clemmons (D), currently “Introduced” since January 5, 2026.
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Supporters of the bill argue that it protects consumers from unfair pricing tactics that exploit personal data. They believe that by banning algorithmic pricing, the legislation promotes transparency and fairness in the marketplace, ensuring everyone pays a fair price for goods and services.
Critics of the bill contend that it could hinder businesses' ability to use technology to offer competitive pricing and discounts. They argue that personalized pricing can be beneficial for consumers by providing tailored offers, and that this legislation may stifle innovation and economic growth.
The analysis of Representative John Clemmons's personal financial interests reveals a low risk of conflict of interest with the sponsorship of HB1468. The bill focuses on prohibiting personalized algorithmic pricing, which falls under the broader categories of consumer protection, data privacy, and artificial intelligence. Representative Clemmons's primary occupation as an attorney and his partnership in a law firm do not directly intersect with the industries affected by this bill, such as technology or consumer goods pricing. Additionally, his involvement with various legal and educational boards and associations does not suggest any direct financial benefit from the proposed legislation. The absence of direct investments or business interests in technology or consumer pricing sectors further supports the low risk assessment.
Unlike federal analysis based on campaign donations, state analysis examines legislators' personal financial interests — their jobs, businesses, and investments.
| Type | Description | Industry | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupation | Attorney | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Legislature bio |
| Employer | Partner at Clemmons & Clemons, PLLC | Lawyers/Law Firms | AI-researched |
| Board Member | Board member of Tennessee Bar Association | — | AI-researched |
| Employer | CLEMMONS & CLEMONS, PLLC | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | TRUST INCOME | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Spouse Employer | ENERGY TRANSFER LP | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Employer | TRUST - CAPITAL GAINS | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OF NASHVILLE MEMBER from Jan 2009 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | VOLUNTEER LAWYERS & PROFESSIONALS FOR THE ARTS VOLUNTEER ATTORNEY from Jan 2009 to Apr 2018 | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER from Jan 2008 to current | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | HARRY PHILLIPS AMERICAN INN OF COURT BARRISTER from Aug 2015 to Apr 2019 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE BAR FOUNDATION FELLOW from Mar 2017 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY - NASHVILLE ADVISORY BOARD from Jun 2018 to Nov 2022 | Education | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | MCCABE PARK LITTLE LEAGUE VOLUNTEER COACH from Aug 2019 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | TENNESSEE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION MEMBER from Nov 2007 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SILENT NO LONGER TENNESSEE BOARD MEMBER from Feb 2022 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CORE HOOPS - MBA VOLUNTEER COACH from Jan 2022 to Feb 2023 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | SILENT NO LONGER TN BOARD MEMBER from Jan 2023 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | CLEMMONS AND CLEMONS, PLLC MEMBER from Jul 2013 to current | Lawyers/Law Firms | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | NASHVILLE RBI-BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF MIDDLE TN RBI ADVISORY RD from Jan 2014 to Apr 2017 | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | FRIENDS OF SEVIER PARK, INC MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS from Apr 2013 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Business Owner | BELMONT-HILLSBORO NEIGHBORS, INC. EX OFFICIO MEMBER, STEERING COMMITTEE from Jan 2014 to current | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS (SPOUSE & 3 MINORS)and Minor Child | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | FIDELITY INVESTMENTS, 401(K) | Securities & Investment | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | MML INVESTOR SERVICES, LLC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Occupation | Law, LEGAL | — | TN Ethics Commission |
| Asset | Leadership PAC: INVICTUS PAC | — | TN Ethics Commission |
Items marked "AI-researched" are generated from public sources but have not been independently verified. Verified data is sourced from official legislature websites and disclosure filings.
About This Analysis
This summary was generated using AI from the bill's official text and metadata. Data sourced from LegiScan and the Tennessee General Assembly. Conflict analysis examines the sponsor's personal financial interests for potential overlaps with the bill's subject matter.
What does TN HB1468 do?
This bill aims to prevent businesses from using personalized algorithms to set prices for goods and services, which could lead to unfair pricing practices. If a business does this, it would be considered an unfair or deceptive act under Tennessee's Consumer Protection Act. The bill seeks to ensure fair pricing for consumers by regulating how prices are determined.
What is the status of TN HB1468?
TN HB1468 is currently “Introduced” in the Tennessee legislature.
Who sponsored TN HB1468?
John Clemmons (D) sponsored TN HB1468.
TN HB1468