AB 1880 extends the Coogan Law’s protections — originally enacted to safeguard child actors’ earnings — to include minor online content creators.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,” Alanis said.
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) thanked Alanis after Newsom signed the bill into law.
The bill will go into effect on Jan. 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.
Read more at: Newsom signs Alanis bill protecting child influencers into law – Ceres Courier
