Overview

• Governor Spencer Cox signed the law on Tuesday, requiring parents earning over $150,000 annually from child-focused content to set aside 15% of earnings in a trust fund for their children.
• The law also grants adults the right to request the removal of digital content they were featured in as minors from online platforms.
• Ruby Franke, a former family vlogger, and her business partner Jodi Hildebrandt were convicted of aggravated child abuse and sentenced to up to 30 years in prison in 2024.
• The Franke family's YouTube channel, '8 Passengers,' showcased their daily lives but faced backlash after evidence of severe abuse surfaced, including malnourishment and physical restraint of the children.
• The legislation was influenced by testimonies from Franke's ex-husband, Kevin Franke, and their children, as well as renewed public attention spurred by a Hulu documentary on the case.