Kentucky 2023 Regular Session Status: In Committee

HB 476 — AN ACT relating to the protection of minors.

Last action — to Committee on Committees (H)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Create new sections of KRS Chapter 436 to define terms; establish a cause of action against any commercial entity that publishes matter harmful to minors on the Internet without obtaining age verification; require removal of personal data following review for access; establish civil penalties for violations.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. to Committee on Committees (H)

  2. introduced in House

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on

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Not signed on (138)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 476 do?
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 436 to define terms; establish a cause of action against any commercial entity that publishes matter harmful to minors on the Internet without obtaining age verification; require removal of personal data following review for access; establish civil penalties for violations.
What is the current status of HB 476?
This bill died with 2023 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 476?
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