Kentucky HB227: AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms.
Status: In committee, April 1, 2026
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.
Subjects: Technology, Internet, Access And Infrastructure, Children And Minors, Consumer Protection, Communications, Attorney General, Civil Actions, Data Protection
Common questions
What is HB227?
HB227 is a bill in the Kentucky Legislature (2026 Regular Session): AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms.
What does HB227 do?
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.
What is the status of HB227?
In committee as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: returned to Judiciary (S) (April 1, 2026).
Who sponsored HB227?
Matt Lockett (R, HD-039), with 11 co-sponsors.
Where is the official record for HB227?
On the Kentucky Legislature website: https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb227.html