Bill > HB2733

This bill establishes new regulations for online content involving minors in Missouri, defining terms like "account holder," "content creator," "minor," "restricted material" (which includes obscene or sexually explicit content), "social graph," and "social media platform." It outlines specific criteria for when a minor is considered to be engaged in content creation for compensation, requiring that at least 30% of their compensated content features the minor, the content meets certain view or compensation thresholds, and the content creator earned at least $25,000 in the past year. Minors aged 13 and older can create and be compensated for their own content. Content creators featuring minors in this capacity must maintain detailed records of the minor's involvement and compensation until the minor turns 21, and a portion of the gross earnings from content featuring a minor must be set aside in a trust account for the minor's benefit, managed according to Missouri's transfers to minors law. After August 28, 2026, individuals featured as minors in content can request its deletion or editing, with social media platforms required to facilitate these requests and notify content creators, who then have 72 hours to comply, or the platform must take action unless the content is deemed newsworthy or of public interest. The bill also makes it unlawful to financially benefit from intentionally producing or distributing sexually explicit or restricted material involving minors, with specific exceptions for reporting unlawful activity or law enforcement purposes. Furthermore, social media platforms must develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with monetizing restricted material involving minors, including content policies, restrictions, and informing content creators of their legal obligations. Violations can be reported to the attorney general, who can bring civil actions, and individuals can also pursue private civil actions for damages and other relief.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2733&year=2026&code=R