California Enacts Laws to Protect Child Influencers' Earnings

Governor Gavin Newsom signed two bills ensuring financial safeguards for minors featured in online content.

The new legislation mandates that parents set aside a percentage of earnings in trust accounts for child influencers.
SB 764 requires creators to reserve earnings for minors who appear in at least 30% of their content.
AB 1880 expands the Coogan Law to include minors employed as content creators on digital platforms.
Demi Lovato, a former child star and advocate, supported the bills and highlighted the exploitation risks in her documentary 'Child Star'.
SAG-AFTRA and other industry organizations praised the laws, emphasizing the need for strong protections for all child performers.