FL Republican Intros New Social Media Ban For Minors

Florida Politics reports:

Language for a new social media bill with provisions for parental consent has been filed in the Senate. The move came after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed an all-out ban on those under 16 using most social media platforms.

Sen. Erin Grall, a Fort Pierce Republican, filed an amendment with new language negotiated with the House, Senate and Governor’s Office. The legislation includes exemptions for 14- and 15-year-olds to open accounts on any platform so long as they have a parent’s permission.

“A social media platform shall prohibit a minor who is 14 or 15 years of age from entering into a contract with a social media platform to become an account holder, unless the minor’s parent or guardian provides consent for the minor to become an account holder,” the amendment states.

Read the full article. The bill vetoed yesterday by DeSantis would have banned all minors under age 16 from having a social media account.

New social media ban proposal would allow parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds

Reporting by @JacobOgleshttps://t.co/Kr4sumitJe#FlaPol

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