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

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

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…

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

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

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

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…

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

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…

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

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