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KY HB633

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vanessa Grossl

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Kentucky's existing data privacy law (KRS 367.3611-367.3629) to add extensive protections for minors under 18, creating the "Kentucky Kid's Code"

  • Requires covered online services to configure default privacy settings to highest protection level for minors, disable interaction counts by default, and provide tools to opt out of algorithmic feeds, limit screen time, and control in-app purchases

  • Prohibits online services from using algorithmic systems to recommend that adults connect with minors, facilitating targeted advertising to minors, using dark patterns directed at minors, and sending push notifications during nighttime hours (10 p.m.-6 a.m.) or school hours (8 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays, August 1-May 31)

  • Mandates parental controls for children under 13, including ability to manage privacy settings, restrict purchases, view time spent on services, and limit access during school hours and nighttime

  • Applies to businesses processing data of 100,000+ consumers annually or deriving 50%+ of gross revenue from selling/sharing personal data; exempts government agencies, nonprofits, financial institutions subject to Gramm-Leach-Bliley, HIPAA-covered entities, and higher education institutions

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to data privacy.

Children and Minors

Last Action

to Small Business & Information Technology (H)

2/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Small Business & Information Technology2/20/2026
Committee On Committees2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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