Requires background checks for adults working closely with kids on entertainment sets
The Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026 would require criminal background checks for adults who work closely with minors on entertainment projects. This would mean anyone with supervisory duties or frequent interaction with kids would need a check for specific offenses like violence or sex crimes. Entertainment companies would pay for these checks and face big fines if they don't follow the rules.
Today, there is no federal rule requiring criminal background checks for adults who work with minors on entertainment projects. If this bill becomes law, adults in specific roles would need to pass a background check for certain serious offenses. The entertainment company would pay for this check. Companies would face significant penalties, including fines and production halts, for not following these new rules.
HR 10249 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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