LEGISLATION PENDING IN THE ILLINOIS SENATE AIMS TO PROTECT CHILD INFLUENCERS.

EVEN LITTLE ONES CAN BE SEEN TESTING AND PROMOTING PRODUCTS ONLINE THESE DAYS, AND A BILL FROM SENATOR DAVE KOEHLER OF PEORIA ENSURES THEY SEE SOME OF THE PROFITS. IT REQUIRES PARENTS TO SET ASIDE A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF THE MONEY MADE BY UPLOADING VIDEOS OF THEIR KIDS, JUST LIKE THE MOMS AND DADS OF CHILD ACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DO.

SENATOR LINDA HOLMES OF AURORA SAYS THE BILL REQUIRES A CERTAIN PERCENTAGE OF ANY EARNINGS TO BE SET ASIDE FOR THE CHILD.

THE LEGISLATION ALSO LETS CHILDREN, ONCE THEY HIT 18, TO REQUEST THAT THE VIDEOS THEY ARE FEATURED IN BE TAKEN DOWN.