Florida lawmakers were bracing for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill banning social media for children under 16 on Friday and finding a way to make him more comfortable with its language before their session ends next week.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed what would have been one of the most far-reaching social media bans for minors. After Friday's veto, lawmakers proposed new language that seeks to

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Florida lawmakers prepare for Gov. DeSantis to veto a social media ban on children under 16

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Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed what would have been one of the most far-reaching social media bans for minors. After Friday’s veto, lawmakers proposed new language that seeks to keep children under 14 off of addictive platforms. The original bill would have banned social media for children under 16 regardless of parental consent. The new version will allow 14- and 15-year-olds…

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) vetoed legislation Friday that would have banned children under 16 years old from holding social media accounts in the Sunshine State. DeSantis, who had previously voiced concerns about the legislation, said in a statement that Florida lawmakers were “about to produce a different, superior bill.” “Protecting children from harms associated…

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida lawmakers were bracing for Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill banning social media for children under 16 on Friday and finding a way […]

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An attempt made by Republican lawmakers in Florida to put a 16-year age limit on social media was vetoed by its Republican governor.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on March 1 that he vetoed HB 1, Online Protection for Minors, due to concerns regarding parental rights and First Amendment rights and the anticipation of a better bill.
“I have vetoed HB 1 because the Legislature is about to produce a different, superior bill,” he said on X (formerly Tw…

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DeSantis Vetoes Social Media Ban For Minors, Says ‘Superior Bill’ is On the Way

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida announced Friday he vetoed legislation placing new restrictions on social media sites.

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DeSantis Vetoes Bill Barring Young Teens From Social Media, Says ‘Superior Bill’ In The Works

A bill passed in the Florida Senate and House that would have banned minors under the age of 16 from having social media accounts was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday.An updated bill that addresses DeSantis' concerns is now expected to be passed by the Legislature, according to a report from WCJB....

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Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes social media ban on children under 16, pledges ‘a different, superior bill’

Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes social media ban on children under 16, pledges ‘a different, superior bill’

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