Latest California Updates: SUCCESS
Update September 30, 2026:
September 30, 2026:
California signed SB 1247 into law, a piece of legislation which gives child influencers— kids who have a sizable online presence thanks to being the stars of their parent/guardian’s monetized social media channel— control over their digital footprint!
Update April 1, 2026:
California’s SB 1247, introduced by Senator Padilla, aims to safeguard a child influencer’s right to privacy— something increasingly necessary in today’s digital world. To learn more about this bill and its importance, watch the California press conference linked here.
Previous Update September 26, 2024:
Governor Newsom signed the bill into law for the children of California!
Previous Update August 2024:
SUBMIT LETTERS OF TESTIMONY HERE: https://calegislation.lc.ca.gov/Advocates/
Senator Padilla has introduced amendments to SB 764 which would protect children on monetized social media accounts, echoing the initial Washington State legislation. This bill allows children the right to financial compensation for their role in a family channel, but similar to Illinois, does not include a right to privacy for these children. Nevertheless, this bill is an important first step in protecting children online.
Link for more information: https://legiscan.com/CA/text/SB764/id/2756349
