Utah State Bill HB322 to Protect Child Actors

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Utah State Rep. Doug Owens sponsored a bill, HB322, to protect child actors, particularly social media influencers, by requiring parents to create trust funds and pay children a minimum amount. The bill also allows content removal once the child turns 18. The bill was promoted by Shari Franke, daughter of disgraced Utah parenting blogger Ruby Franke.

Key Points

  • HB322 aims to protect child actors, including traditional actors and social media influencers
  • The bill requires parents to set aside 15% of earnings for children and allows content removal at 18
  • Shari Franke, daughter of Ruby Franke, promoted the bill to help protect children

Pros

  • Provides payment and privacy protections for child actors
  • Requires parents to create trust funds for children involved in entertainment
  • Allows content removal from social media platforms once the child turns 18

Cons

  • Some family bloggers and lobbyists in Utah are against the legislation