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MO SB1584
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maggie Nurrenbern
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AI Summary
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Minors are considered engaged in content creation work when at least 30% of a content creator's compensated content within a 30-day period features the minor, compensation reaches at least $25,000 annually, and views meet platform monetization thresholds or pay at least 10 cents per view
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Content creators must establish trust accounts for minors featured in their content, depositing a percentage of gross earnings equal to or greater than half the content percentage that includes the minor, with funds accessible when the minor turns 18 or is emancipated
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After August 28, 2026, individuals who appeared in content as minors may request deletion or editing of that content; platforms must provide accessible mechanisms for such requests and notify creators within 30 days
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Financially benefiting from producing or distributing visual depictions of minors intended to sexually gratify viewers, or any restricted/obscene material involving minors, is prohibited
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Social media platforms must develop and annually reassess strategies to mitigate monetization risks for restricted content involving minors; violations may be reported to the attorney general, who can bring civil action for damages, injunctive relief, and attorney's fees
Legislative Description
Creates provisions relating to regulation of online content involving minors
Last Action
Second Read and Referred S General Laws Committee
2/5/2026