Bill > HB1661

This bill establishes new protections and requirements for minors involved in "content creation," which is defined as sharing content on an "online platform" (like social media, streaming services, or search engines) in exchange for payment. It clarifies that a minor is considered engaged in content creation if their likeness, name, or photograph appears in at least 30% of a content creator's compensated video content within a 30-day period, and the content meets certain viewership or compensation thresholds. The bill outlines record-keeping requirements for content creators, mandating they maintain details about the minor's involvement, compensation, and any funds placed in a trust account for the minor's benefit until they turn 18 or are emancipated. It also grants minors the right to request the removal of their likeness from online content and allows for civil action to enforce these provisions, including potential damages. Importantly, a minor who creates and publishes their own content is exempt from these rules unless their content features another minor who meets the content creation threshold.