Call to Action: Urge Governor Green for Action on Two Bills

Please consider reaching out to Governor Green to ask him for action on the following bills:

HB 874 Relating to Child Performers: Please consider signing.

and

HB 976 Relating to Tax Credits: Please consider vetoing.

Here is our Legislative Update for 2025 for more information.

HB 874 will provide:

• A layer of protection for the child performer’s financial wellbeing by:
   
  • Requiring a parent or legal guardian of a minor in theatrical employment to establish a trust account for the minor when the minor’s  gross income is at  least $5,000 on a project or $20,000 in a calendar year, and 
     
  • Requiring the employer of a minor in theatrical employment to deposit a portion of the minor's earnings into the trust account until the child becomes an adult
     
• Protections for minors who are social media influencers, by including them under the laws that protect minors in theatrical employment

We support this bill and urge the Governor to sign it.  

HB 976 will require:

• That income tax credits existing on 12/31/2025 or established or renewed after 12/31/2025 include a 5-year sunset, or
• An annual one-third reduction, beginning with the 6th year of the credit. 

These requirements apply to our Film and Digital Media Tax Incentive.  We strongly OPPOSE this bill and urge the Governor to veto it.

It is imperative that our voices be heard. Please contact the Governor’s Office and urge him to sign HB 874 and veto HB 796.

You may follow the instructions online here, to let the Governor know our position. Please fill out the online form for BOTH bills, that is, please submit two separate forms, one for each bill.

Or you may call to reach the Governor’s Office directly: (808) 586-0034.

Please email mericia.palmaelmore@sagaftra.org for more information.