Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois Senate Bill SB1782

Introduced
2/9/23  
Refer
2/9/23  
Refer
2/21/23  
Report Pass
3/8/23  
Engrossed
3/29/23  
Refer
3/30/23  
Refer
4/18/23  
Report Pass
4/26/23  
Enrolled
5/19/23  
Chaptered
8/11/23  

Caption

CHILD LABOR-ONLINE CONTENT

Impact

The bill introduces significant changes to labor regulations by extending child labor protections to the digital content creation industry, particularly for minors involved in vlogging. This adds a layer of accountability for vloggers, who must maintain proper records about the minors they feature and ensure that earnings are deposited into a trust fund for the minors. This regulatory move aims to safeguard minors' financial interests and establish a lawful framework surrounding their participation in vlogging, a rapidly growing field.

Summary

SB1782 amends the existing Child Labor Law to establish specific regulations concerning minors engaged in vlogging. The bill defines a 'vlogger' and clarifies that a minor under the age of 16 is considered to be working if under certain conditions related to their appearance in compensated video content. The primary concern is to provide protections for minors who are featured in online content, ensuring that the earnings generated from such work are managed appropriately for their future benefit.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding SB1782 appears largely supportive, with legislators recognizing the importance of protecting minors in the evolving landscape of online content creation. There seems to be a consensus on the necessity of regulating this new form of labor, which has been largely unaddressed in existing child labor laws. However, some concerns may arise regarding the enforcement of these provisions and the administrative burden on content creators, particularly smaller vloggers who may struggle with compliance.

Contention

One notable point of contention revolves around the scope of the regulations and whether they might inadvertently stifle creativity and opportunities for minors in the vlogging sphere. Critics could argue that the stringent requirements might discourage families from creating content together for fear of legal repercussions or the complexities of managing trust accounts. Nevertheless, supporters counter that the protections for minors are crucial in an industry that often lacks oversight, making this bill a necessary adaptation of labor laws to modern circumstances.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

IL SB1784

CHILD LABOR-TRUST ACCOUNT

IL HB4285

CHILD LABOR-JOB DUTIES

IL HB5563

CHILD LABOR LAW OF 2024

IL SB3646

CHILD LABOR LAW OF 2024

IL A4302

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

IL S3183

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

IL HB1471

CHILD LABOR-JOB DUTIES

IL HB968

Georgia Child Performer Empowerment and Protection Act; enact

IL H2170

Relating to protecting the interests of minor children featured on for-profit family vlogs

IL S144

Relating to protecting the interests of minor children featured on for-profit family vlogs

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.