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KY HB692

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Branscum

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Kentucky's existing data privacy law (KRS 367.3611) to add "automatic content recognition" (ACR) as a new defined term, covering technology in smart TVs and monitors that identifies content being viewed through audio/video fingerprinting

  • Classifies automatic content recognition data as "sensitive data" under the law, joining other protected categories like racial/ethnic origin, health diagnoses, biometric data, and precise geolocation data

  • Adds a new definition for "smart monitor" as an internet-connected display device capable of running applications and streaming media independently, excluding voice assistants and mobile devices

  • Takes effect July 1, 2027

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to data privacy.

Telecommunications

Last Action

to Committee on Committees (S)

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Committee on Committees3/16/2026
Rules3/12/2026
Small Business & Information Technology3/2/2026
Committee On Committees2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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