This bill aims to protect the monetary rights and privacy of minor children featured in online video blogs by establishing specific compensation requirements for online content creators. It amends current law to clarify that both parents are entitled to a minor child's services and earnings, but introduces a new provision that mandates any earnings derived from a minor child's likeness or name in video content to be placed in a trust. This trust will be administered by a court and made accessible to the minor when they reach the age of majority, defined as 18 years old.
The bill outlines criteria for when an online content creator must compensate a minor child, which includes scenarios where the creator meets certain thresholds for views or interactions on their content. If at least 30% of the compensated video content features the minor child's likeness or name, the creator is required to set aside a portion of their earnings in the trust. Additionally, once the minor reaches adulthood, they can request the permanent deletion of any video segments featuring their likeness or name from the internet platforms or the content creator's accounts. The bill also mandates that contracts with internet platforms include notifications regarding the minor child's future rights, ensuring that their interests are protected as they transition into adulthood.