This bill mandates that family members and caregivers who operate vlogs featuring minors under the age of 16 must compensate these minors for their participation. It defines a "vlog" as video content shared on an online platform in exchange for compensation and establishes criteria for determining when a minor is considered engaged in work as a vlogger. Specifically, if at least 30 percent of the vlogger's compensated content within a 30-day period includes the minor's likeness, name, or photograph, and the content meets certain viewership thresholds, the minor is recognized as working. The bill also requires that earnings from such content be set aside in a trust account for the minor's benefit upon reaching adulthood.

Additionally, the bill exempts minors engaged in vlogging from certain state labor laws, allowing them to work outside typical restrictions. It outlines the responsibilities of vloggers to maintain records related to the minor's participation and compensation, and it provides legal recourse for minors if these provisions are not followed. The legislation is inspired by similar laws enacted in Illinois, aiming to protect the rights and earnings of minors involved in digital content creation.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 34:2-21.1, 34:2-21.2