Gov. Ron DeSantis still hopes to see changes to a social media bill already passed by the Legislature. The legislation (HB 1) bars anyone under 16 from having a social media account on platforms with specified addictive features. For the second time in as many days, DeSantis told reporters he believes parents should have a say in decisions about their kids. The Governor said he has no problem imposing greater enforcement mechanisms on age verifi…

Forbes

United States

What To Know About Florida’s Social Media Ban For Kids Under 16—Which DeSantis May Veto

Florida's HB 1 banning minors from social media passed the legislature Thursday. It is headed to Ron DeSantis' desk for signature or veto.

Ad Fontes Media

All Sides

Media Bias/Fact Check

USA Today

Gannett

Florida social media ban passes legislature, headed to DeSantis' desk: What to know

The bill would make it illegal for social media apps that utilize “addictive features” to allow users under 16 to have accounts.

Forbes family (publishers)

Florida Politics

Florida

Gov. DeSantis says he still wants social media to allow parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s Republican-led Senate passed a sweeping bill Thursday in Tallahassee that would ban all kids under 16 from using social media – even with a parent’s permission – and would require everyone else in the Sunshine State…

Mid Florida Newspapers

Senate OK's blanket social media ban for kids under 16; DeSantis pushes for parental control

Florida’s Republican-led Legislature passed a sweeping bill Thursday in Tallahassee that would ban all kids under 16 from using social media – even with a parent’s permission – and would require everyone else in the Sunshine State to prove they are adults to continue using their online accounts. Within hours of the Senate’s vote, Gov. Ron DeSantis resurfaced his own objections over banning high school students who are 14 or 15 and whose parents …

Orlando Weekly

Euclid Media Group

DeSantis calls for more parental control, as Florida Legislature passes blanket social media ban for kids under 16

Florida may soon have one of the strictest social media laws in the United States. On Friday, Feb. 23, a bill that would ban children under the age of 16 from social media, regardless of parental consent, is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature. According to The Associated Press, the proposed restrictions, which have passed the Florida House and Senate, target any social media platforms that track user activity. The ban would enf…

Straight Arrow News

Florida's social media ban for kids under 16 awaits Gov. DeSantis' signature

Ron DeSantis

Senate

Social Media

Florida, United States

Bill would ban kids under 16 from using social media even with a parent's permission. It would require everyone else in the Sunshine State to prove they are adults. Critics say it interferes with the First Amendment rights of social media users. Gov. Ron DeSantis resurfaced his own objections over the bill.

Gov. DeSantis says he still wants social media to allow parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds

Coverage Details

Give the gift of Perspective

Bias Distribution

Ownership

Similar News Topics

Similar News Topics