Bill > SB1980

This bill establishes new protections and requirements for minors involved in "content creation," which is defined as sharing content online in exchange for payment. It outlines specific criteria for when a minor is considered engaged in this work, such as their likeness appearing in a significant portion of compensated video content and the content meeting certain viewership or compensation thresholds. The bill mandates that content creators who feature minors in this capacity must maintain detailed records of the minor's involvement and earnings, and importantly, must set aside a portion of the gross earnings from videos featuring the minor into a trust account for the minor's benefit until they turn eighteen 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 the recovery of damages and legal fees. These new rules will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB1980&ga=114