Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 455: AN ACT relating to artificial intelligence and declaring an emergency.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 455 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to artificial intelligence and declaring an emergency. Primary sponsor: Kim Banta (Republican), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): to Committee on Committees (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 define terms; restrict the use of artificial intelligence by certain licensed professionals in therapy and psychotherapy services; prohibit licensed professionals from using artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support in therapy or psychotherapy services where the client's therapeutic session is recorded; provide exceptions; prohibit advertising or offering therapy or psychotherapy services unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by a licensed professional; limit how a licensed professional may use artificial intelligence; require all records between a licensed professional and a patient to be confidential; grant enforcement authority to the relevant board; exclude religious counseling, peer support, and self-help materials; EMERGENCY.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Banta | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- received in Senate
- 3rd reading, passed 88-7 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2) and (1)
- floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to the Committee Substitute
- posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026
- 2nd reading, to Rules
- reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
- to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House