This bill aims to revise child labor laws in Montana to encompass digital labor practices, specifically focusing on vlogging. It introduces new definitions, such as "online platform" and "vlogger," and mandates that vloggers provide just compensation to minors featured in their content. The bill establishes a trust fund for minors under 16 years of age who are engaged in vlogging, requiring vloggers to maintain records of compensation and to set aside earnings in a trust account for the minor's benefit until they reach adulthood.

Additionally, the bill outlines the criteria for determining when a minor is considered engaged in vlogging and stipulates that if a vlogger fails to comply with these requirements, the minor may take legal action. The court may award damages, including actual and punitive damages, to minors who are wronged under this law. The bill also clarifies that it does not affect rights or remedies available under other state laws and includes provisions for codification within existing legal frameworks.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 41-2-103