Bill > HB2401

This bill addresses child labor protections specifically for children under 16 who are featured in online content creation. The legislation requires content creators who regularly feature children in their videos (defined as having a child appear in at least 30% of compensated video content within a 30-day period) to establish a trust account for the child. This trust account must set aside a proportional percentage of gross earnings from videos featuring the child, which will be preserved until the child turns 18 or becomes emancipated. Content creators must maintain detailed records about the child's participation, including their name, age, video view counts, total video content minutes, and compensation generated. The bill allows the child, or their parent/guardian, to take civil action if the content creator fails to maintain these records or establish the required trust account. The legislation also includes provisions ensuring the child's safety, such as requiring adult supervision and prohibiting exposure to hazardous conditions. Importantly, the bill defines key terms like "content," "content creator," and "online platform" to provide clear guidelines for implementation, and it specifically excludes children creating their own content from these regulations.