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OH HB376

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michele Grim

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Origin

House of Representatives

135th General Assembly (2023-2024)

AI Summary

H.B. 376 - Kidfluencer Protection Act

  • Requires vloggers featuring minors to maintain detailed records including minor identities, compensation amounts, and video minutes, with annual reporting to minors by March 1st.

  • Mandates vloggers deposit at least one-half of the earnings percentage (based on screen time) for each featured minor into a trust account by March 1st annually, with funds available only when the minor reaches age 18 or is declared emancipated.

  • Requires online platform operators to provide itemized statements to account holders showing vlog-generated compensation details, including whether funds are connected to content featuring minors.

  • Allows publishing minors (those whose likeness appears in at least 30% of compensated content within 30 days earning at least one-tenth cent per view) to enforce compensation requirements and recover actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney's fees.

  • Permits persons who qualified as vlogging minors to request permanent deletion of vlogs containing their likeness, name, or photograph from online platforms after reaching age 18 or being declared emancipated.

Legislative Description

Enact the Kidfluencer Protection Act

Commerce

Last Action

Referred to committee: Civil Justice

2/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice2/6/2024

Full Bill Text

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