What consent is required for AI Voice in Kentucky?

Kentucky has a mini-TCPA (KRS §§ 367.46951 to 367.46999; KRS §§ 367.461 to 367.469) that imposes stricter consent rules than federal TCPA. Prior express written consent is generally required.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Kentucky?

Kentucky restricts telemarketing calls to 10:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Kentucky?

Penalty data not yet available for Kentucky.

Is registration required to telemarket in Kentucky?

Kentucky does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

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Kentucky Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference · Statute last amended 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

Not yet verified

Registration

Not Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Kentucky AI Voice Compliance

AI-generated voice agent compliance rules in Kentucky

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Mini-TCPA State — KRS §§ 367.46951 to 367.46999; KRS §§ 367.461 to 367.469

Kentucky has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for AI Voice operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

Federal one-to-one consent rule: vacated

The FCC rule requiring consent to name each seller was vacated by the Eleventh Circuit on January 24, 2025 and never took effect. Source

Checkbox ConsentNot sufficient

StatuteKRS § 367.46963

AI voice calls require prior express written consent in Kentucky. No BIPA-equivalent exists. The Consumer Protection Act could cover failure to disclose AI use as a deceptive practice. The felony provision for fraudulent solicitation adds criminal risk.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Stricter than federal 8AM–9PM

RegistrationNot Required

Penalty / ViolationNot yet verified

Willful ViolationNot yet verified

Private Right of ActionYES

AI Voice Compliance Checklist

01Disclose AI nature at start of call — many states require this

02Obtain prior express consent before using AI voice

03Honor opt-out during the call immediately

04Check if state's ATDS definition covers AI voice dialers

05Apply same calling-hours rules as live agents

06Scrub DNC lists before each campaign

07Maintain call records and consent documentation

08Register as telemarketer if state requires

09Ensure AI cannot misrepresent itself as human

10Check for state-specific AI disclosure mandates

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →