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KY HB21: AN ACT relating to privacy protection.

Dead/Failed Kentucky · 2025 session

Last verified May 4, 2026 · official bill text

HB21 · where it stands

This bill did not become law (dead/failed) · last action Feb 4, 2025.

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Introduced
Filed in the legislature; may be waiting for a committee hearing.
Passed a chamber
Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action.
Signed / enacted
Signed into law; it may or may not be in effect yet.
In effect
The effective date has passed.
Dead / vetoed
Vetoed, failed, or the session ended without action.

In one paragraph

This bill establishes definitions and limitations on deep fakes, sets a statute of limitations for unlawful dissemination, and imposes criminal penalties for violations.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

If you create or distribute digital content in Kentucky, you must ensure compliance with deep fake regulations or face criminal penalties.

What this means

Kentucky's HB21 aims to regulate deep fakes by defining key terms and establishing legal consequences for their unlawful dissemination. This legislation will impact content creators and distributors, requiring them to navigate new legal standards. As deep fakes become more prevalent, businesses must be vigilant in their compliance efforts to avoid potential penalties.

Key provisions

  1. Defines terms related to deep fakes.
  2. Establishes limitations on the dissemination of deep fakes.
  3. Sets a statute of limitations for legal actions regarding deep fakes.
  4. Imposes criminal penalties for illegal dissemination of deep fakes.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure all digital content complies with deep fake regulations. Who: Content creators and distributors. Penalty: Criminal penalties for non-compliance.

Latest legislative action

Feb 4, 2025. to Small Business & Information Technology (H)

Full analysis

HB21 introduces a comprehensive framework for addressing deep fakes in Kentucky. It creates new sections in KRS Chapter 411, 413, and 519 to define deep fakes, establish a statute of limitations for related legal actions, and impose criminal penalties for illegal dissemination. The bill mandates that individuals and entities involved in the creation or distribution of digital content must adhere to these regulations, ensuring that they do not engage in unlawful practices. Non-compliance could lead to significant legal repercussions, including criminal charges. The definitions and limitations set forth in this bill align with growing concerns over the misuse of AI technologies, particularly in the realm of misinformation and digital deception. As similar regulations emerge in other states, businesses should prepare for a landscape where compliance with deep fake laws becomes increasingly critical.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-030
R Sponsor HD-037
R Sponsor HD-036

Related and companion bills

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI Deepfakes

Affected industries

MediaTechnologyLaw EnforcementConsumer Protection

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