HB 1661 Tennessee House · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026)

Children - As introduced, establishes when a minor is engaged in the work of content creation; creates protections and requirements related to a minor engaged in the work of content creation. - Amends TCA Title 35; Title 37; Title 47 and Title 50.

HB 1661 defines when a minor under 18 is considered engaged in compensated online content creation (requiring at least 30% of content featuring them plus meeting compensation thresholds). It requires content creators to establish trust accounts holding minors' earnings until age 18, maintain detailed records for three years after the minor turns 21, and provide access to these records. The law applies to minors featured in compensated content, including content created by family members or family-run channels, but excludes incidental appearances at public events like concerts. It updates Tennessee law to establish these standards for content creators working with minors.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Mar 11, 2026
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Total actions
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Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee of Commerce Committee
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Action Def. in s/c Banking and Consumer Affairs Subcommittee to 3/11/2026
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/11/2026
lower
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee for 3/4/2026
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee
lower
Jan 21, 2026
Committee
Assigned to s/c Banking & Consumer Affairs Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Elaine Davis
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