An Act amending the the act of October 24, 2012 (P.L.1209, No.151), known as the Child Labor Act, further providing for definitions and for employment of minors in a performance; and providing for employment of minors as content creators.
HB 939 amends Pennsylvania's Child Labor Act to include minors working as content creators (such as social media influencers, vloggers, and streamers) under the same protections as those in performing arts. The bill requires employers to establish a trust account holding at least 15% of a minor's earnings (above $2,500) for their benefit, managed by a fiduciary, with the parent or guardian setting up the account before employment. This applies when a minor's content creation is "substantial," defined as being the principal subject of the content or creating content for 10+ days in a 30-day period. The law directly affects minors in digital content creation and their employers, ensuring earnings are partially safeguarded for their future.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 17, 2025
Last action Mar 17, 2025
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Mar 17, 2025
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Referred to Labor & Industry
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Liz Hanbidge
DDemocratic
Co
Ben Sanchez
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Danielle Otten
DDemocratic
Co
Jeanne McNeill
DDemocratic
Co
Kristine Howard
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Schlossberg
DDemocratic
Co
Missy Cerrato
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
Co
Roni Green
DDemocratic
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