Passed after famous child actor Jackie Coogan sued his step father and mother after taking his earnings as a child actor. It is an act that was passed in California, and it helps protect 15% of the money that the child actors might earn and it has to be put in a trust. 

Some studios now do background checks on adults who work closely with child actors. This helps keep people with a history of abuse or dangerous behavior away from kids. It’s a step toward creating a safer work environment.

Some studios have gotten better with times that actors start to film and how long they stay on set for.