This bill amends Chapter 28-3 of the General Laws, titled "Employment of Children," to establish a legal framework aimed at protecting minors engaged in vlogging. It introduces new definitions related to compensation, family, minors, online platforms, and vlogging. A minor under eighteen is considered engaged in vlogging if certain criteria are met, including that at least thirty percent of the vlogger's compensated video content features the minor and that the vlogger receives compensation based on the number of views.

Vloggers are required to maintain records regarding minors featured in their content, including proof of age, the number of vlogs generating compensation, total minutes of vlogs featuring the minor, total compensation generated, and amounts deposited into a trust fund for the minor's benefit. The bill mandates that a portion of the vlogger's earnings be set aside in a trust account for the minor, which will be accessible when the minor reaches adulthood.

Additionally, the bill includes a "right to be forgotten," allowing individuals who were minors when featured in vlogs to request the permanent deletion of their likeness from online platforms upon reaching the age of majority. It also allows for civil action to be taken by a minor or their representative if the vlogger fails to comply with the record-keeping or trust fund requirements. The act will take effect upon passage, reinforcing the rights of minors in the digital content creation space.

Statutes affected:
153: 28-3-1