This bill aims to revise child labor laws in Montana to encompass digital labor practices, specifically focusing on vlogging. It introduces new definitions, including "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 the minor's participation and compensation. If a vlogger fails to comply, the minor has the right to initiate civil action to enforce these provisions.

Additionally, the bill outlines the distribution of earnings from vlogs featuring minors, ensuring that funds are set aside in a trust account for the minor's benefit until they reach adulthood. It also allows for court-awarded damages to minors for violations of these regulations, including actual and punitive damages, as well as coverage for legal costs. The bill emphasizes the protection of minors in the digital labor landscape, ensuring they receive fair compensation for their contributions to vlogging content.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 41-2-103