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Last week Governor Josh Green signed House Bill 874 into law — legislation aimed at safeguarding the earnings of child and youth performers from mismanagement, exploitation, and abuse.

Joining him for the bill signing was 8 year old actress Maia Kealoha, star of Disney’s new "Lilo & Stitch" live-action film, representing the next generation of Hawaii’s entertainment talent.
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“Hawaii is fortunate to have so much emerging talent making it to the big stage,” Governor Green said. “By signing HB 874 into law, we are committing not only to protecting local talent but also supporting keiki who are entering and pursuing a career in entertainment by enforcing measures that protect their earnings from misuse. This law could also serve as a model for protecting minors in other fast-growing spaces — like sports and social media.”

HB 874 requires a parent or legal guardian to create a trust fund for the benefit of the child performer before the child begins their first employment in the entertainment industry — which must then be maintained, and employers are required to deposit at least 15% of the child’s gross earnings into the account.

The initiative reflects Josh’s commitment to protecting young performers in a state where the arts and culture sector continues to grow.

The new law aligns with efforts in other states to ensure that minors in the entertainment industry can access their earnings when they reach legal age — drawing from the example set by the California Child Actor’s Bill, commonly known as the Coogan Law, to provide financial security and rights for minors in the entertainment industry.

“Getting to be part of a Disney movie has been a dream come true — but it’s also a job,” Maia Kealoha said. “I’m really happy that Hawaii now has a law to help protect kids like me who are working in movies or shows. It means that when we grow up, we’ll have something saved for our future. Mahalo to Governor Green and everyone who helped pass this law — it shows that you care about keiki chasing big dreams and doing it safely.”

Governor Green further indicated his support of Hawaii’s growing entertainment industry by signaling his intention to veto a bill that would allow tax credits to end, which support film production in our state.

“I believe in the tax credit for film personally, and vetoing the bill will keep them at the $50 million per year,” Josh said. “I’d like to see a bill crafted that expands the credit for films that focus on local culture or have a local Hawaii connection, or have cultural significance. I want to see our film industry continue to grow.”

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