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AZ HB2390

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nancy Gutierrez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a court approval process for employment contracts involving unemancipated minors performing artistic or creative services, including acting, music, social media content creation, and other entertainment work, effective January 1, 2027.

  • Requires 15% of a minor performer's gross earnings to be set aside in a trust account at an FDIC-insured financial institution, with at least one parent or guardian serving as trustee unless the court determines otherwise.

  • Prohibits withdrawals from the trust account until the minor turns 18, becomes emancipated by court order, or receives specific court authorization.

  • Defines "artistic or creative services" broadly to include performers, entertainers, writers, directors, producers, and content creators on online platforms and social media, while excluding extras and background performers.

  • Establishes fiduciary responsibilities for parents or guardians to pay the minor's taxes, professional services, and reasonable business expenses from earnings, while requiring annual accounting of trust funds.

Legislative Description

Minors; artistic performers; contracts; trust

Last Action

House read second time

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules1/20/2026
Commerce1/20/2026

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