The bill amends Chapter 28-3 of the General Laws, titled "Employment of Children," to introduce new regulations specifically addressing minors engaged in vlogging. It defines key terms such as "Compensation" and "Vlogger," and establishes that a minor is considered engaged in vlogging if at least 30% of the compensated video content features their likeness, name, or photograph. Vloggers are required to maintain detailed records regarding the minors in their content, including age verification and compensation details. Additionally, the bill mandates that vloggers allocate a portion of their earnings into a trust fund for these minors, ensuring that the funds are preserved until the minor reaches adulthood or is otherwise legally emancipated.

The legislation also includes a "Right to be Forgotten" clause, allowing individuals who were minors when their likeness or content was used to request the deletion of such content from internet platforms upon reaching the age of majority. Social media platforms are required to take reasonable steps to comply with these requests. Furthermore, the bill amends existing laws regarding the employment of children, specifying that children under fourteen cannot be employed in certain occupations unless authorized, and outlines conditions for minors aged fourteen to sixteen. The act will take effect upon passage, reinforcing protections for minors in the digital content creation landscape.

Statutes affected:
153: 28-3-1