Overview
- James Fishback says he would seek a 50% state levy on income earned by Florida‑based OnlyFans creators, casting it as a moral deterrent and a funding source for schools.
- He claims the measure could raise about $200 million for teacher pay and school lunches, though he has not released bill text or an enforcement framework.
- Fishback singled out top earner Sophie Rain on X, drawing a sharp rebuttal as she noted creators already pay significant federal taxes and warned the idea could drive talent out of Florida.
- Other creators, including conservative influencer Anya Lacey and model Suzy Cortez, called the proposal punitive and inconsistent, with Lacey saying she would leave the state if it took effect.
- Analysts highlight steep legal and administrative obstacles given creators’ independent‑contractor status and describe Fishback as a far‑right newcomer trailing Rep. Byron Donalds in GOP primary polling.