States / Kentucky / HB 227

HB 227 Passed First Chamber

AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 7, 2026
Last action
Apr 1, 2026 — returned to Judiciary (S)
Session
2026RS
Momentum
78 · High