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HB 1723

Child Labor - As introduced, prohibits minors under 14 years of age from sharing video content on an online platform for compensation; requires a parent or other adult who features a minor in video content shared on an online platform for compensation to set aside a specified amount of gross earnings on the video content in a trust account to be preserved for the benefit of the minor; allows an adult who was a minor featured in such video content shared by a parent or other adult to request the permanent deletion of the video. - Amends TCA Title 29; Title 39; Title 47 and Title 50.

114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Ron Travis

Bans minors under 14 from independently monetizing videos online and requires parents to escrow earnings from child-featured content while granting adult former child creators deletion rights.

H. Placed on Regular Calendar for 4/2/2026
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Bill Summary · HB 1723

Legislative bill overview

HB 1723 prohibits children under 14 from independently monetizing video content online and requires parents/guardians who feature minors in compensated videos to place a portion of earnings in a trust account for the child's benefit. The bill also grants former child content creators the right to request permanent deletion of videos posted by parents or guardians.

Why is this important

Child exploitation through social media has become a significant concern, with some parents profiting from their children's images and likenesses while children receive no financial protection or autonomy. This bill addresses the growing "kidfluencer" industry by creating financial safeguards and giving children some control over their digital footprint as adults.

Potential points of contention

  • Parental rights vs. child protection: Critics may argue the bill infringes on parental authority to make financial decisions for minor children, while supporters contend parents shouldn't profit from children's likenesses without protection.
  • Definition and enforcement gaps: The bill doesn't clearly define what constitutes "sharing video content for compensation" (sponsored posts, product placements, etc.) or how platforms will verify and enforce compliance.
  • Retroactive deletion concerns: Allowing adults to demand permanent deletion of content years later raises questions about property rights, creator liability, and the practical feasibility of removing content from the internet.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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