Kids Safety on Set Act of 2026

Whoever participates in an entertainment industry project in any position where that individual would have supervisory duties or compulsory authority over any minor who is not their biological child or legal ward, or where the duties or activities of that individual would involve frequent or private interaction with any minor who is not their biological child or legal ward, shall be subject to a requirement to successfully pass a criminal background check, within 90 days prior to their first day of work or receipt of entertainment industry project ownership interest, that includes Live Scan fingerprint clearance or equivalent background check by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, screening only for offenses that involve sex, violence, stalking, or minors, and at the cost of no more than $100 per background check, paid for by the entertainment industry entity.