Florida House Passes Bill Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16

Published on January 26, 2024

The state of Florida is one step closer to putting an age restriction on Social Media platforms as new legislation passes the House of Representatives with the support of both Republicans and Democrats. Called HB-1: Social Media Use for Minors, it prohibits anyone younger than 16 from using social media platforms regardless of parental consent and, if signed into law, will go into effect July 1, 2024. The Republican-sponsored legislation was passed with a bipartisan vote of 106-13, as representatives on both sides of the aisle testified to the negative effects of social media, such as exposing children to bullying, harassment, and addictive elements....

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