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CA SB1247
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Steve Padilla
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AI Summary
- Requires social media platforms to provide a mechanism for child influencers, upon turning 18, to request that a parent, legal guardian, or family member delete or edit paid content featuring them as a minor
- Parents or family members who received compensation for posting the content must delete or edit it within 10 business days of receiving notification of the request
- Social media platforms must notify the vlogger (parent/guardian/family member) of the removal request within 3 business days of receiving it
- Child influencers can sue family members who fail to comply, with remedies including actual damages, $3,000 per day in statutory damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees
- Courts must consider factors including emotional harm, harassment risk, loss of control over personal information, and harm to future opportunities when evaluating civil claims
Legislative Description
Social media platforms: child influencers.
Last Action
Set for hearing April 6.
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection3/4/2026
Rules2/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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