Kentucky kids' online safety: parents can sue

AN ACT relating to addictive online platforms.

Engrossed· 2026-03-10

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

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Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would make online platforms protect kids from harmful features and let parents take companies to court if they don't.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill is a big win for parents and kids. It would make online companies like social media and AI companion apps take real steps to keep kids safe. This means better age checks and needing a parent's OK for kids to have accounts. If companies don't follow these rules, parents would be able to sue them. This is important because it gives regular people power to make sure big companies protect children online. It also lets the state's Attorney General step in to enforce these rules. This bill is still moving through the legislature, so now is the time to pay attention.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

This bill would create new rules for online platforms in Kentucky.
It aims to protect kids from online platforms that use addictive features or collect too much data.
Online platforms would need to check ages better.
Platforms would not be allowed to keep accounts for kids without a parent's permission.
Parents would get a new right to take companies to court if they break these rules.
The state's Attorney General would also be able to make sure companies follow these rules.