HB 232 Kentucky House · 2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the protection of minors on digital platforms.

Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; prohibit social media platforms from providing minors an addictive feed and sending push notifications to minors between the hours of midnight and 6 a.m. without permission from a parent or legal guardian; require social media platforms to determine a user's age upon account creation and establish guidelines for handling the information; require social media platforms to develop and implement a proactive strategy to prevent a minor from exposure to harmful material; grant enforcement power to the Office of the Attorney General and provide a private right of action to parents and legal guardians; provide that the Act may be cited as the Youth Online Safety Act, include severability clause. EFFECTIVE January 1, 2027.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2026 Last action Jan 15, 2026
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Jan 15, 2026
Committee
to Small Business & Information Technology (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
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to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Jan 8, 2026
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