Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026 would require criminal background checks for adults working in the entertainment industry who supervise minors, have compulsory authority over them, or have frequent or private contact with minors who are not their own children or legal wards. The check would need to be completed within 90 days before an individual's first day of work, use FBI Live Scan fingerprint clearance or an equivalent method, screen only for offenses involving violence, sex, stalking, or crimes against minors, and cost no more than $100, to be paid by the employing entertainment entity.
The bill applies broadly to entertainment industry entities, including film, television, theater, music, dance, fashion productions, and certain monetized online video and streaming content, but excludes journalism and works released under Creative Commons licenses. It affects employees, credited adults, corporate officers, and beneficial owners with access to production sets. Entities found employing someone in violation could face civil penalties of up to twice the production's costs, along with court orders halting production and restrictions on the violating individual's ownership stake and set access.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Donald Beyer and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet received committee action, a vote, or further consideration, and would need to pass through committee, the full House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10249 do?
- The Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026 would require criminal background checks for adults working in the entertainment industry who supervise minors, have compulsory authority over them, or have frequent or private contact with minors who are not their own children or legal wards. The check would need to be completed within 90 days before an individual's first day of work, use FBI Live Scan fingerprint clearance or an equivalent method, screen only for offenses involving violence, sex, stalking, or crimes against minors, and cost no more than $100, to be paid by the employing entertainment entity. The bill applies broadly to entertainment industry entities, including film, television, theater, music, dance, fashion productions, and certain monetized online video and streaming content, but excludes journalism and works released under Creative Commons licenses. It affects employees, credited adults, corporate officers, and beneficial owners with access to production sets. Entities found employing someone in violation could face civil penalties of up to twice the production's costs, along with court orders halting production and restrictions on the violating individual's ownership stake and set access. The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Donald Beyer and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. It has not yet received committee action, a vote, or further consideration, and would need to pass through committee, the full House, the Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
- Has H.R. 10249 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10249. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10249?
- H.R. 10249 was sponsored by Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10249?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (3 Sep 2026).
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