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AN ACT relating to artificial intelligence and declaring an emergency.

KY · Legislation · 2026 · HB455

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Engrossed

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

Pending

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