The Kid Influencer Protection Act seeks to enhance the legal framework surrounding vloggers who feature minors in their content by introducing new regulations aimed at safeguarding the financial interests and rights of these minors. Key provisions of the bill require vloggers to hold a portion of their earnings in a trust account for the benefit of the minors involved, with specific guidelines on compensation based on the minor's likeness or presence in the vlog. Vloggers must maintain detailed records of each minor featured, including proof of age and compensation, and provide this information to the minors annually by March 1. The bill also allows vlogging minors to take legal action against non-compliant vloggers, with specified damages for successful claims.

In addition to these protections, the bill grants publishing minors rights regarding their compensation, including options for direct payment or trust account deposits. It mandates that account holders inform minors about their rights upon reaching adulthood and allows former vlogging minors to request the removal of vlogs featuring their likeness from online platforms. To ensure the new regulations are clear and enforceable, existing conflicting sections of the Revised Code will be repealed. Overall, the bill aims to create a safer and more equitable environment for minors participating in vlogging activities.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 4109.01, 4109.06