Takes Effect

Takes effect

California Families and children

Youth programs need a parent's written OK to use kids' photos in public marketing

Camps, leagues and other youth programs not run by schools need a parent's written consent to publicly use a child's photo, video or voice, can't require it to enroll, and may never sell it. Parents may sue for up to $2,500 per child, or $5,000 for repeat offenses.

Who it affects

Nonschool youth programs, camps and leagues, and parents

When

This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.

Official text

California AB 2007: Youth programs: identifying information of youth.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.

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