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NJ S3183

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Burzichelli

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes legal protections for minors under 16 who appear in vlog content created by caregivers or family members, defining criteria as appearing in at least 30% of compensated video content within a 30-day period that generates platform compensation

  • Requires vloggers to set aside a portion of gross earnings in a trust account for minors featured in their content, with the percentage based on the minor's screen time relative to total video content

  • Mandates vloggers maintain detailed records including the minor's identity, number of compensated vlogs, minutes featured, total compensation generated, and trust account deposits

  • Creates a private right of action allowing minors to sue for actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees if vloggers knowingly or recklessly fail to comply with trust account requirements

  • Takes effect seven months after enactment, with the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development authorized to adopt implementing regulations

Legislative Description

Amends current child labor laws to protect minor working as vlogger in certain circumstances.

Substituted by another Bill

Last Action

Substituted by A4302 (2R)

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations5/12/2025
Labor5/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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