Utah child influencers would see money earned from online content placed in trust funds under this bill
Kevin Franke testified in support of the bill, expressing regret that his ex-wife Ruby put their kids in YouTube content.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kevin Franke, right, ex-husband of Ruby Franke, is joined by his attorney Randy Kester as he attends a child welfare hearing on Sept. 18, 2023, at the 4th District courthouse in Provo. Legislation that Franke endorsed, to protect money that children earn making online content, passed the Utah Senate on March 7, 2025, and was headed to Gov. Spencer Cox's desk.