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TIME TO ACT, KENTUCKY – HB 272 MUST PASS

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TIME TO ACT, KENTUCKY – HB 272 MUST PASS
TIME TO ACT, KENTUCKY –
HB 272 MUST PASS
FRANKFORT, KY – Today is Legislative Day 54 in Kentucky—leaving just four days to act before the veto period begins. Several critical bills remain pending, including Kentucky House Bill 272, HB 646 and
The time for action is now.
HB 272, sponsored by Representative Matt Lockett, passed the House unanimously (96–0) and now awaits action in the Senate. This legislation takes an important step toward protecting minors from the documented harms of social media—harms driven by algorithms designed to capture attention, prolong engagement, and expose young users to harmful content.
Statement from Addia Wuchner, Executive Director, Kentucky Right to Life:
“Families today are navigating a digital world designed for profit—not protection. These platforms are built to capture attention, shape behavior, and too often place children in harm’s way. What parents have long feared is now being confirmed in courtrooms across this country.
Kentucky has always stood for the protection of life—and today that means protecting the minds, hearts, and dignity of our children online. Parents should not have to fight this battle alone.