HB641

AN ACT relating to mental health chatbots.

Introduced·2/13/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB641 regulates mental health chatbots to protect user privacy and ensure safe, ethical use.

Kentucky HB641, the Artificial Intelligence in Mental Health Act, mandates that suppliers of mental health chatbots must not sell or share user data with third parties. It requires chatbots to clearly disclose their artificial intelligence nature and limits their use for advertising. Suppliers must file policies with the Attorney General, detailing chatbot development, data handling, and safety measures. The act also sets penalties for violations and empowers the Attorney General to enforce compliance.

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Where it stands

Current
Small Business & Information Technology Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Feb 23

House

to Small Business & Information Technology (H)

Feb 13

House

introduced in House

Feb 13

House

to Committee on Committees (H)