Introduced January 7, 2026
HB227
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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.
Plain-language summary
This bill would set new rules for AI companion apps and social media platforms to better protect children online, including stronger age verification and a ban on keeping accounts for minors without a parent's verified consent. It targets platform features designed to be addictive and data collection practices considered predatory. Parents or children harmed by violations could sue directly, and the Attorney General could also take enforcement action. Who it may affect: children and minors who use social media or AI companion apps, and their parents or guardians.
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Legislative History
Primary Sponsor
Matt Lockett
Representative · House District 039
Co-sponsors (27)
Jennifer Henson Decker
Representative · House District 058
Shane Baker
Representative · House District 085
Kimberly Banta
Representative · House District 063
Randy Bridges
Representative · House District 003
George Brown
Representative · House District 077
Emily Callaway
Representative · House District 037
Josh Calloway
Representative · House District 010
Beverly Chester-Burton
Representative · House District 044
Steven Doan
Representative · House District 069
Ryan Dotson
Representative · House District 073
Daniel Elliott
Representative · House District 054
Patrick Flannery
Representative · House District 096
Ken Fleming
Representative · House District 048
Chris Fugate
Representative · House District 084
Deanna Frazier Gordon
Representative · House District 081
Daniel Grossberg
Representative · House District 030
John Hodgson
Representative · House District 036
Thomas Huff
Representative · House District 049
Mary Imes
Representative · House District 005
Candy Massaroni
Representative · House District 050
Kimberly Moser
Representative · House District 064
Jason Nemes
Representative · House District 033
Marianne Proctor
Representative · House District 060
Felicia Rabourn
Representative · House District 047
T.J. Roberts
Representative · House District 066
Nancy Tate
Representative · House District 027
Walker Thomas
Representative · House District 008
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