Kentucky bill protects kids from online tricks

AN ACT relating to data privacy.

Introduced· 2026-02-12

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

9/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

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

This bill would make online services keep kids' private information safer and stop tricky ads from reaching them.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill is good for kids. It would make sure that online games and apps protect kids' private information. It would stop companies from using tricky ways to get kids to buy things or share too much. Some companies might say it is too hard or costly to change their apps. But protecting kids online is very important. You can tell your lawmakers if you think this bill should pass.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

It would define many new words like "covered minor" and "dark pattern".
Online services would have to set privacy to the highest level for kids by default.
Kids and parents would get tools to stop profiling and targeted ads for bad products.
Online services would not be able to send notifications to kids at certain times.
This part of the bill would be called the Kentucky Kid's Code.