Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026

This bill would require people working on entertainment projects, such as films, TV, theater, music, fashion, and online video, to pass a criminal background check if they supervise minors, have authority over minors, or have frequent or private contact with minors who are not their own children or wards. The check must happen within 90 days before starting work or gaining an ownership interest, must use FBI fingerprint clearance or an equivalent, and may screen only for offenses involving sex, violence, stalking, or minors. The entertainment company must pay for each check, at no more than $100. If a company has an employee who has not passed the check, the Attorney General may seek a fine of up to twice the cost of the production work involved and must seek a court order to halt that production until the issue is resolved. Works of journalism and works released under a Creative Commons license are excluded.

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Sponsors

• Donald S. Beyer, Jr. Democrat sponsor
• 5 cosponsors