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CO HB1058

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Meghan Lukens

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Minors are considered engaged in content creation work when at least 30% of a parent/guardian content creator's posts feature them over a 30-day period, views meet platform compensation thresholds or earn $0.10+ per view, and the creator earns at least $15,000 annually from the content

  • Content creators must maintain records of the minor's age, compensation generated, and minutes featured, and must deposit a portion of gross earnings (at least 50% for content featuring the minor) into a trust account accessible to the minor at age 18 or emancipation

  • Adults who appeared as minors in online content on or after June 1, 2027 may request deletion or removal of their uniquely identifiable information; creators must comply within 72 hours or face civil liability after 30 days

  • Prohibits financially benefiting from knowingly producing or distributing online content of minors intended to sexually gratify viewers, with exceptions for law enforcement, legal proceedings, and good-faith reporting

  • Online hosting platforms must develop risk-based strategies to mitigate monetization of sexualized minor content and provide accessible mechanisms for removal requests; civil remedies include actual damages, punitive damages, injunctive relief, and attorney fees

Legislative Description

Protections for Minors Featured in Digital Content

Labor & Employment

Last Action

Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2026
Committee of the Whole1/28/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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