HB 455 KY

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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.

• K. Banta Republican · primary
• B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
• S. Stalker Democratic · primary
• L. Willner Democratic · primary

1. Jan 21, 2026 introduced in House · lower
2. Jan 21, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
3. Jan 29, 2026 to Licensing, Occupations, & Administrative Regulations (H) · lower
4. Feb 18, 2026 reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar with Committee Substitute (1) · lower
5. Feb 19, 2026 2nd reading, to Rules · lower
6. Feb 19, 2026 posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026 · lower
7. Feb 20, 2026 floor amendments (1) and (2) filed to the Committee Substitute · lower
8. Feb 23, 2026 3rd reading, passed 88-7 with Committee Substitute (1) and Floor Amendments (2) and (1) · lower
9. Feb 24, 2026 received in Senate · upper
10. Feb 24, 2026 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper