SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Juan Alanis announced that Assembly Bill 1880, which provides crucial protections for child influencers, has been signed into law by the Governor.
“I want to thank the Governor and my colleagues for supporting this important legislation that will protect kids from exploitation,” said Assemblymember Alanis. “Financial exploitation is a serious issue for children who create content online, and it is our duty to ensure they are not only physically safe but also protected from potential financial harm.”
AB 1880 extends the Coogan Law’s protections—originally enacted to safeguard child actors’ earnings—to include minor online content creators. The Coogan Law requires that a portion of a child’s earnings be set aside in a trust account, known as a “Coogan Account,” which the child cannot access until reaching adulthood. This law safeguards the financial interests of young performers and ensures that their earnings are preserved for their future use.
“This bill sends a clear message that minors have rights and deserve protection, and I will continue advocating for the welfare of our most vulnerable populations,” said Assemblymember Alanis.
The Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) thanked Assemblyman Alanis after the Governor signed the bill into law.
The bill will go into effect on January 1, 2025. It is the 13th Alanis authored bill signed into law in his first term. Three more Alanis bills remain with the Governor for his review and consideration.
Assemblymember Juan Alanis represents the 22nd Assembly District, which includes the communities of Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Denair, Patterson, Gustine, Newman, Hilmar, Ballico, Snelling, Keyes, Grayson, Crows Landing, Diablo Grande, Stevinson, & Empire.