Other Legislative Item

House Bill 227

Protect Children from Addictive Online Platforms

Summary

HB 227 would create guardrails for AI companion platforms and social media platforms by requiring age verification procedures and parental rights around account management, prohibiting “addictive features” for users who are minors, and authorizing the Attorney General to enforce violations.

Status

HB 227 is sponsored by Representative Matt Lockett. It has passed the Kentucky House and has been assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Passed KY House