Bill > HB2400

This bill establishes new regulations for social media content creators, referred to as "vloggers," and the platforms they use, particularly those with a "substantial nexus" (a significant connection) to Washington state. It requires vloggers who earn $12,000 or more annually from compensated social media video content to register with the state's department of revenue, defining "compensation" broadly to include anything of value. For vloggers whose minor children appear in monetized content, social media services and third-party advertisers must establish trust accounts funded by a portion of the compensation, with the amount determined by the child's proportional appearance in the video. These platforms are also mandated to provide annual reports to the department of revenue detailing various statistics about content creators, including those in Washington and those whose children are featured in content. Furthermore, individuals can request the permanent deletion or alteration of their likeness from monetized content that appeared when they were under 18, with social media services having 30 days to comply. Violations of these provisions carry penalties, including civil fines and statutory damages, and social media services must inform users about these new requirements and rights.

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https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2400&Year=2025&Initiative=false