Youngstown State Rep. Lauren McNally testified for House Bill 376, the Kid Influencer Protection Act Tuesday afternoon. 

Rep. McNally testified alongside State Rep. Michele Grim (D-Toledo) before the Ohio House Civil Justice Committee. 

HB 376 will put regulations in place for child influencers to insure they are paid for their labor.

The legislation would require adult vloggers who feature minors in their content to set aside a certain amount of funds for the child influencers to access once they turn 18. The amount would be determined by a "minimum contribution" of one-half of the percentage of the time the likeness, name, or photograph of a vlogging minor was featured in a vlog multiplied by the gross earning for that vlog in a calendar year.

Additionally, once a minor reaches the age of 18, they may request the removal of any vlog that includes their image or likeness. Online platforms must take all reasonable steps to comply with these requests.

"We regulate child labor because we understand that our society thrives best when kids can be kids. This is child labor, a new and emerging kind, and Ohio must say that exploitation of kids won't happen here," said Rep. McNally. "The Kid Influencer Protection Act is a step toward a more prosperous and healthy state for our children, one that prioritizes fun and letting kids be kids, while empowering them when it comes to their own likeness and ability to make money from it."

The bill now awaits further hearings in the House Civil Justice Committee.