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AZ HB2390
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nancy Gutierrez
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Prohibits withdrawals from the trust account until the minor turns 18, becomes emancipated by court order, or receives specific court authorization.
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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.
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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