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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2025
03/28/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; prohibit a minor under 14 years old from contracting with a social media platform to become an account holder; require social media platforms to terminate any account held by an account holder younger than 14 years old; prohibit minors who are 14 or 15 years old from contracting with a social media platform to become an account holder without parental consent; require social media platforms to terminate the account of any minor under 15 years old if requested by a parent or the minor account holder; provide that if a court enjoins the parental consent requirement for account holders who are 14 or 15 years old, that provision is severable and a provision that requires social media platforms to prohibit minors who are 14 or 15 years old from creating or maintaining an account shall instead apply; require social media platforms to permanently delete all personal information related to a terminated account; require app store providers to verify user ages, obtain parental consent for minor accounts, notify users and parents of significant changes, share age and consent data with developers, and protect age verification data; prohibit app store providers from misrepresenting parental consent disclosures; require developers to verify age and consent status through app stores and notify app stores of significant changes; prohibit developers from misrepresenting parental consent disclosures; require the Office of Consumer Protection within the Office of the Attorney General to promulgate administrative regulations to establish standards for age verification methods; provide that violations are a deceptive act or practice in the conduct of trade or commerce under KRS 367.170; provide that a parent or guardian has a private right of action for violations; provide a safe harbor for compliant developers.
AI Summary
This bill creates comprehensive online protections for minors in Kentucky by establishing strict regulations for social media platforms and app stores. The bill prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14-15 year olds to have accounts. Social media platforms must terminate accounts for users under 14 and provide options for minors or parents to request account termination. App store providers must verify user ages, obtain parental consent for minor accounts, and protect age verification data. The bill defines specific criteria for what constitutes a "social media platform," including platforms with addictive features like infinite scrolling and algorithmic content selection. Violations are considered deceptive practices, and both the Attorney General and parents can take legal action. Developers have some safe harbor protections if they rely in good faith on age verification data from app stores. The legislation aims to protect minors from potentially harmful online experiences by giving parents more control and oversight of their children's digital interactions, while also providing mechanisms for enforcement and accountability for tech platforms.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
returned to Small Business & Information Technology (H) (on 03/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb12.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/25RS/hb12/orig_bill.pdf |
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