Florida House passes a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16
- The Florida House passed a bill banning children under 16 from popular social media platforms, citing concerns about bullying, predators, and addiction.
- The bill would require social media companies to close accounts used by minors and delete their information. Opponents argue it violates the First Amendment and parents should decide access.
- The legislation will now go to the Florida state Senate, with Meta opposing the bill and supporting federal legislation for parental approval.
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Florida wants to ban social media for kids. Courts will likely stop it
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — To protect the mental health and safety of kids, state lawmakers are moving ahead with a first-of-its-kind proposal that would reshape how nearly every Floridian uses the internet.
The House of Representatives in Florida has supported a proposal to ban the use of social networks by minors under 16 years old, regardless of parental approval, according to American media.
La Florida si appresta a lanciare una stretta sui social media. La Camera ha approvato un provvedimento che li vieta ai minori di 16 anni (ANSA)
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