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HB 21

AN ACT relating to privacy protection.

2025 Regular Session

Kentucky HB 21 addresses privacy protections, currently in House committee; specific provisions unavailable without full bill text.

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Bill Summary · HB 21

Legislative bill overview

HB 21 is a Kentucky bill relating to privacy protection that was introduced in January 2025. The bill is currently in the House Small Business & Information Technology Committee. Without access to the full text, the specific privacy provisions, scope, and enforcement mechanisms cannot be detailed.

Why is this important

Privacy legislation has significant implications for how businesses handle personal data, consumer rights, and state competitiveness in the digital economy. Kentucky's approach to privacy could affect everything from data breach notifications to how companies collect and use consumer information.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope definition: Whether the bill applies to all businesses or specific sectors, and how "personal data" is defined
  • Compliance burden: The cost and feasibility of compliance for small and large businesses operating in Kentucky
  • Consumer rights vs. business operations: Balancing consumer access to personal data with legitimate business needs for data use and retention

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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