Kentucky HB227 regulates addictive online platforms by requiring age verification for users under 18 and limiting certain features for minors.

Kentucky HB227 introduces regulations on addictive online platforms, specifically targeting AI companion platforms and social media platforms. The bill mandates that these platforms require account applicants to provide their birth date. If a platform determines with 80% confidence that an account holder is over 16, they can treat the user as an adult. Otherwise, the user is treated as a child, requiring verifiable parental consent. The bill prohibits these platforms from presenting addictive features or profile-based paid commercial advertising to children.

Kentucky HB227 regulates addictive online platforms by requiring age verification for users under 18 and limiting certain features for minors.

Kentucky HB227 introduces regulations on addictive online platforms, specifically targeting AI companion platforms and social media platforms. The bill mandates that these platforms require account applicants to provide their birth date. If a platform determines with 80% confidence that an account holder is over 16, they can treat the user as an adult. Otherwise, the user is treated as a child, requiring verifiable parental consent. The bill prohibits these platforms from presenting addictive features or profile-based paid commercial advertising to children.