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Kentucky · HB455 · 2026 session

AN ACT relating to artificial intelligence and declaring an emergency.

Engrossedto Committee on Committees (S) · Feb 24, 2026

In plain language

Restricts how Kentucky-licensed mental-health professionals may use artificial intelligence in therapy and psychotherapy, barring AI from providing supplementary support during recorded sessions except in defined circumstances, and prohibiting anyone from advertising or offering therapy services not conducted by a licensed professional. Includes confidentiality, enforcement, and exclusions for religious counseling, peer support, and self-help materials, with an emergency clause.

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Legislative history

10 actions · newest first
  1. Feb 24, 2026Senateto Committee on Committees (S)
  2. Feb 24, 2026Senatereceived in Senate
  3. Feb 23, 2026House3rd reading, passed 88-7 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2) and (1)
  4. Feb 20, 2026Housefloor amendments (1) and (2) filed to the Committee Substitute
  5. Feb 19, 2026Houseposted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026
  6. Feb 19, 2026House2nd reading, to Rules