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KY SB4

AN ACT relating to protection of information and declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
02/18/2025
In Committee
03/13/2025
Crossed Over
03/04/2025
Passed
03/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amend KRS 42.722 to define terms relating to artificial intelligence; amend KRS 42.726 to require the Commonwealth Office of Technology to establish and implement policy standards for the use of artificial intelligence; create a new section of KRS 42.720 to 42.742 to create the Artificial Intelligence Governance Committee; task the committee with the establishment of responsible, ethical, and transparent procedures for the allowable use, development, and approval of artificial intelligence for any department, program, cabinet, agency, and administrative body that uses and accesses the Commonwealth's information technology and technology infrastructure; require public disclosure of any use of artificial intelligence; provide employee education and training; prioritize personal privacy and protection of the data of individuals and businesses; require the Commonwealth Office of Technology to promulgate administrative regulations; amend KRS 117.001 to define "electioneering communication," "information content provider," "interactive computer service," "sponsor," and "synthetic media"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 117 to establish a cause of action for the use of synthetic media in an electioneering communication; establish an affirmative defense that the electioneering communication includes a conspicuous disclosure; provide that the sponsor of the electioneering communication may be held liable, but the medium and its advertising sales representative are not liable, except in certain circumstances; EMERGENCY.

AI Summary

This bill establishes comprehensive governance and regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) use in Kentucky state government, with a focus on ethical, transparent, and responsible implementation. The legislation creates an Artificial Intelligence Governance Committee within the Commonwealth Office of Technology to develop policy standards and guiding principles for AI systems, particularly generative and high-risk AI. Key provisions include requiring public disclosure when AI is used in decision-making, establishing a centralized registry of AI systems, prioritizing data privacy and protection, and mandating human oversight for consequential AI-driven decisions. The bill also addresses potential risks by requiring departments to document how AI systems will not discriminate, benefit citizens, and maintain data security. Additionally, the legislation introduces legal protections against synthetic media in electoral communications, allowing candidates to seek relief if their likeness is manipulated without consent and requiring clear disclosures when such media is used. The emergency declaration emphasizes the critical importance of responsible AI governance and protection against potential technological misuse, with the Act taking effect immediately upon passage.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Government Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 66) (on 03/24/2025)

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