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AI Summary
This bill establishes requirements for AI companion and social media platforms to protect minors, including age verification and parental consent.
Business Impact
If you operate an AI platform for minors, you must implement age verification and parental consent or face penalties.
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— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
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— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
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What This Means
Kentucky's HB227 aims to regulate AI companion platforms and social media by imposing strict requirements to safeguard minors. It mandates enhanced age verification processes and prohibits maintaining
Key Provisions
- Establishes requirements for AI companion and social media platforms to protect minors.
- Requires refined age verification processes for users.
- Prohibits maintaining accounts for children without verifiable parental consent.
- Creates a private right of action for violations.
- Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce compliance.
Latest Legislative Action
returned to Judiciary (S)
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 28)
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Chester-Burton D | Sponsor | HD-044 |
| Candy Massaroni R | Sponsor | HD-050 |
| Chris Fugate R | Sponsor | HD-084 |
| Daniel Elliott R | Sponsor | HD-054 |
| Daniel Grossberg D | Sponsor | HD-030 |
Roll Call Votes
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House: Veto Override RCS# 219 ·
Mar 9, 2026
96 Yea
0 Nay
4 Other
Passed ✓
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Compliance Checklist
Implement refined age verification processes
Who: AI companion and social media platforms
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Private right of action for violations
Who: AI companion and social media platforms
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Private right of action for violations
Ensure no accounts are maintained for children without parental consent
Who: AI companion and social media platforms
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Private right of action for violations
Who: AI companion and social media platforms
Deadline: Not specified
Penalty: Private right of action for violations
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
HB227 introduces new sections to KRS Chapter 367, specifically targeting the protection of minors from addictive features in AI companion platforms and social media. The bill requires these platforms
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View HB227 on official legislature website →
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