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HB 227

Kentucky House of Representatives bill in Session 26RS.

Status: passed_lower. Latest action: April 1, 2026.

AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms.

Bill ID KY-26RS-HB-227
Session 26RS
Status passed_lower
Committee Judiciary
House of Representatives passed_lower 2026-04-01
Summary

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to establish requirements to protect minors from AI companion platforms and social media platforms using addictive features and predatory data collection; define terms; require AI companion platforms and social media platforms to refine their age verification for users; prohibit AI companion platforms or social media platforms from maintaining accounts for children without verifiable parental consent; create a private right of action for violations by AI companion platforms or social media platforms; authorize the Attorney General to enforce violations.

Sponsor
Matt Lockett
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-07 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-01 Status passed_lower
2026-04-01 Latest Action 04/01/26: returned to Judiciary (S)
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