Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 63: AN ACT relating to privacy protection.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 63 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT relating to privacy protection. Primary sponsor: John Hodgson (Republican), Shane Baker (Republican), Ryan Bivens (Republican), Steve Bratcher (Republican), Emily Callaway (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Kevin Jackson (Republican), D.J. Johnson (Republican), Chris Lewis (Republican), Matt Lockett (Republican), Marianne Proctor (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 14, 2026): to Judiciary (H).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 411 to define terms, establish limitations on disseminating "deep fakes," and specify exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 413 to establish a statute of limitations for an action filed for the unlawful dissemination of a deep fake; create a new section of KRS Chapter 519 to establish a criminal penalty for illegally disseminating a deep fake.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hodgson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
| Shane Baker | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 85 |
| Ryan Bivens | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Steve Bratcher | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 25 |
| Emily Callaway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 37 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kevin Jackson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| D.J. Johnson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Chris Lewis | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 29 |
| Matt Lockett | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Marianne Proctor | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 60 |
“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 Judiciary (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House