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KY HB366: AN ACT relating to possession or viewing of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.

Enacted Kentucky · 2026 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB366 · where it stands

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  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

Kentucky's HB 366 (2026 Ky. Acts Ch. 109) amends KRS 531.335, the crime of possessing or viewing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor, to state that the sexual performance may be by a computer-generated image of a minor. Possession or viewing is a Class D felony, or a Class C felony if the image portrays a child under 12. A person convicted may not be released on probation or parole until serving 85 percent of the sentence imposed. Signed April 13, 2026.

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What it means for business

Possessing or viewing AI-generated sexual images of minors carries the same penalties in Kentucky as real material, with longer minimum time served.

Key provisions

  1. KRS 531.335: the sexual performance may be by a computer-generated image of a minor
  2. Class D felony; Class C felony if the minor or computer-generated image of a minor portrayed is under 12
  3. Persons convicted must serve 85 percent of the sentence before probation or parole
  4. Signed by the Governor April 13, 2026 (Acts Ch. 109)

Latest legislative action

Apr 13, 2026. Signed by the Governor April 13, 2026 (Acts Ch. 109)

Topics and industries

Affected industries

Technology

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