Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 418: Georgia Child Performer Empowerment and Protection Act; enact
Introduced Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 418 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Georgia Child Performer Empowerment and Protection Act; enact. Primary sponsor: Kim Schofield (Democratic), Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Long Tran (Democratic), Viola Davis (Democratic), Sandra Scott (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2025): House Second Readers.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 of Title 39 of the O.C.G.A., relating to regulation of employment of minors, so as to require the establishment of blocked trust accounts for minors rendering artistic or creative services in this state; to provide for the Commissioner of Labor to investigate and determine conditions of employment of child performers prior to the commencement of such employment; to provide for requirements related to such accounts for minors engaged in online content creation; to provide for civil actions and damages; to require the conditions of employment for a child performer to not be detrimental to such minor's health, well-being, and education; to provide for scheduling restrictions and for discretionary exceptions; to provide for related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Schofield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 63 |
| Kasey Carpenter | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 4 |
| Long Tran | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 80 |
| Viola Davis | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 87 |
| Sandra Scott | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 76 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- House Second Readers
- House First Readers
- House Hopper