Bill > HB546

This bill addresses regulations for minors working as performers in the entertainment industry by introducing comprehensive new provisions to protect child performers' health, safety, education, and financial interests. The bill modifies existing labor laws to create specific rules for minor performers, including allowing children under 14 to work in entertainment with proper safeguards, establishing limits on work hours, requiring parental accompaniment for young performers, and mandating educational continuity during employment. Notably, the bill requires employers to ensure a minor performer's work does not interfere with their schooling, health, or welfare, and introduces a mandatory trust account requirement where 15% of a minor performer's earnings are deposited and cannot be accessed until the performer reaches 18 or becomes legally emancipated. Additionally, the bill stipulates that for minors not of compulsory school age, employers must obtain medical certification of the child's physical capability to perform, written parental consent, and proof of age before employment. These provisions aim to create a more structured and protective framework for children working in the entertainment industry, balancing their professional opportunities with their personal development and financial security.

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https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb546