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This bill, known as the Georgia Child Performer Empowerment and Protection Act, establishes comprehensive protections for child performers in Georgia by creating new regulations for minors engaged in artistic or creative services, including traditional entertainment and online content creation. The legislation requires parents or legal guardians to establish blocked trust accounts where at least 15% of the child's gross earnings will be deposited, with funds becoming available when the child reaches majority or is emancipated. It mandates that the Department of Labor investigate and approve employment conditions for child performers, ensuring work environments are safe, non-detrimental to health, and do not interfere with education. The bill sets strict age-specific scheduling restrictions limiting work hours, start times, and end times based on the child's age, ranging from prohibiting work for infants under 15 days to allowing 16-17-year-olds to work up to eight hours per day with specific time constraints. For online content creators, the bill introduces detailed requirements for tracking and compensating minors who appear in digital content, including provisions for calculating compensation percentages and maintaining comprehensive records. The legislation also provides mechanisms for civil actions and damages if employers fail to comply with these protective measures, ultimately aiming to safeguard the well-being and financial interests of child performers in Georgia.

Labor and Employment

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70260