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Kentucky age-verification & online ID laws

In effect HB 278 (2024) effective Jul 15, 2024

HB 278 became law April 5, 2024; effective July 15, 2024.

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
HB 278 (2024)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jul 15, 2024
Intrusiveness
Moderate -- Standard ID or age-estimate check to enter adult sites; civil enforcement.

HB 278 became law April 5, 2024; effective July 15, 2024. Requires age verification on sites with a substantial share of material harmful to minors.

Timeline
  • Jul 15, 2024In effect

Source: apps.legislature.ky.gov

Digital ID

This state issues a mobile driver's license / state digital ID that residents can load into a phone wallet; it is on the AAMVA mDL list and TSA's digital-ID program.

Effective: Live

Source: tsa.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does Kentucky require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. HB 278 (2024) is in effect, effective Jul 15, 2024. HB 278 became law April 5, 2024; effective July 15, 2024.

Does Kentucky have a digital ID requirement?

This state issues a mobile driver's license / state digital ID that residents can load into a phone wallet; it is on the AAMVA mDL list and TSA's digital-ID program.

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