Illinois Law Mandates Parents To Pay Children For Video Content
A new Illinois law requires parent content creators to share profits if their child appears in more than 30% of the video. The law holds parents responsible for sharing revenue with their children if they are a part of any content posted on monetized online platforms, including vlogs. It is an amendment to Illinois Child Labor Laws, now covering children under 16 who appear on their parents’ or caregivers’ social media. The new law, effective this month, mandates that parent influencers pay 50% of video profits if their children appear in more than 30% of the content. Parents or guardians have to set aside the gross earnings in a trust fund, which has to be made accessible to the child once they are 18 years old. States like Washington, Maryland, and California are also considering implementing a similar law to protect children and make sure they are paid for their efforts.
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