Bill > SB1584

This bill establishes regulations for online content involving minors, defining terms like "account holder," "content creator," "minor," "restricted material" (which includes obscene or sexually explicit content), "social graph" (connections on a social media platform), and "uniquely identifiable" information. It outlines criteria for when a minor is considered engaged in content creation, requiring a certain percentage of content to feature the minor, meeting viewership or compensation thresholds, and earning at least $25,000 annually. 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, with a portion of earnings placed in a trust account for the minor until they turn 18 or are emancipated. 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 must comply within 72 hours, or the platform may delete the content unless certain exceptions apply. The bill also prohibits financially benefiting from intentionally producing or distributing restricted material involving minors online, with specific exceptions for reporting unlawful activity or law enforcement actions. Social media platforms must develop strategies to mitigate risks associated with monetizing restricted material involving minors, and the Attorney General can bring civil actions for violations, with potential damages, injunctions, and attorney's fees awarded.