New Illinois Law Mandates Compensation for Child Influencers

Children under 16 must receive a share of earnings from family vlogs and social media content, with funds held in trust until adulthood.

The law requires parents to set aside 15% of earnings in a trust for children appearing in 30% or more of their content.
Inspired by the Coogan Law, the legislation aims to protect children from financial exploitation in the digital age.
Children can sue parents for non-compliance once they reach 18, and can request content removal.
The law was championed by activist Shreya Nallamothu and signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Other states like California, Maryland, and Washington are considering similar measures.