1. (1) Any covered platform that knowingly and intentionally publishes or distributes material on the internet, more than one-third (1/3) of which is matter harmful to minors, and fails to perform age verification, either by itself or through a third party, of individuals attempting to access the matter shall be liable as provided in this section.

2. (2) Any person injured by a violation of this section, or a parent or legal guardian on behalf of any minor injured by a violation of this section, may bring a civil action against the covered platform to recover:

   1. (a) Damages of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) per instance that the covered platform failed to perform age verification to restrict the minor's access to matter harmful to minors; and
   2. (b) Actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees.

3. (3) This section shall only apply to a minor who: Is a permanent resident of this state;

   1. (a)
   2. (b) Has resided in this state for more than one (1) year; or
   3. (c) Has been sojourning in this state for a period of at least thirty-one (31) consecutive days.

Effective: July 15, 2024

History: Created 2024 Ky. Acts ch. 106, sec. 14, effective July 15, 2024.