Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 227: AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 227 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms. Primary sponsor: Matt Lockett (Republican), Jennifer Decker (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Kim Banta (Republican), Randy Bridges (Republican), George Brown (Democratic), Emily Callaway (Republican), Josh Calloway (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Steven Doan (Republican), Ryan Dotson (Republican), Daniel Elliott (Republican), Patrick Flannery (Republican), Ken Fleming (Republican), Chris Fugate (Republican), Deanna Gordon (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), John Hodgson (Republican), Thomas Huff (Republican), Mary Beth Imes (Republican), Candy Massaroni (Republican), Kim Moser (Republican), Jason Nemes (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican), Felicia Rabourn (Republican), T.J. Roberts (Republican), Nancy Tate (Republican), Walker Thomas (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): returned to Judiciary (S).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 25
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Jennifer Decker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 58 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Randy Bridges | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 3 |
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Josh Calloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Steven Doan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Ryan Dotson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Daniel Elliott | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 54 |
| Patrick Flannery | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 96 |
| Ken Fleming | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 48 |
| Chris Fugate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 84 |
| Deanna Gordon | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 81 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Thomas Huff | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 49 |
| Mary Beth Imes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 5 |
| Candy Massaroni | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 50 |
| Kim Moser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 64 |
| Jason Nemes | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
| Felicia Rabourn | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 47 |
| T.J. Roberts | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 66 |
| Nancy Tate | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 27 |
| Walker Thomas | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- returned to Judiciary (S)
- 2nd reading
- taken from Judiciary (S)
- returned to Judiciary (S)
- 1st reading
- taken from Judiciary (S)
- to Judiciary (S)
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 96-0 with Committee Substitute (1) and floor amendments (1) and (6)
- floor amendment (9) filed to Committee Substitute
- floor amendment (8) filed to Committee Substitute
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