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

Published on March 2, 2024

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 Twitter). “Protecting children from harms associated with social media is important, as is supporting parents’ rights and maintaining the ability of adults to engage in anonymous speech....

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