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AN ACT relating to artificial intelligence and declaring an emergency.
KY · Legislation · 2026 · HB455
Record updated Feb 24, 2026
Summary
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 367 to define terms; restrict the use of artificial intelligence by certain licensed professionals in therapy and psychotherapy services; prohibit licensed professionals from using artificial intelligence to assist in providing supplementary support in therapy or psychotherapy services where the client's therapeutic session is recorded; provide exceptions; prohibit advertising or offering therapy or psychotherapy services unless the therapy or psychotherapy services are conducted by a licensed professional; limit how a licensed professional may use artificial intelligence; require all records between a licensed professional and a patient to be confidential; grant enforcement authority to the relevant board; exclude religious counseling, peer support, and self-help materials; EMERGENCY.
Timeline
2026-02-24
S
received in Senate
2026-02-24
S
to Committee on Committees (S)
2026-02-23
H
3rd reading, passed 88-7 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2) and (1)
2026-02-20
H
floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to the Committee Substitute
2026-02-19
H
2nd reading, to Rules
2026-02-19
H
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026
2026-02-18
H
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1)
2026-01-29
H
to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H)
Bill Text
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