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Florida is already preparing to defend its new social media ban for kids under 14. The measure was signed into law Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis, alongside House Speaker Paul Renner and other state officials.
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Bills that cover social media, homeless camping, and property insurance are among a batch of bills now on the governor's desk. He can veto, sign, or let them go into effect without his signature.
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Florida lawmakers are gearing up to pass a new proposed ban on social media accounts for many children. Opponents say the proposal’s age-verification requirement is unconstitutional.
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DeSantis has previously signaled he would oppose the bill, citing concerns that the legislation failed to give parents a say.
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Senate President Kathleen Passidomo said her chamber will consider a related social media bill that could change the one that’s already passed.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis could veto House Bill 1, which calls for the removal of all social media accounts held by kids under 16.
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House Speaker Paul Renner says he and Gov. Ron DeSantis are trying to work out differences on a bill aimed at keeping children under age 16 off social media platforms.
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As Florida debates banning minors from social media, it’s defending another policy to prevent those companies from censoring adults. The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over a 2021 Florida law that punishes companies that try to moderate—or censor—certain types of speech.
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A proposed ban on social media accounts would target children under 16, and many of them say they aren’t willing to lose access.
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Florida Senators are taking a crack at a bi-partisan move to block kids under the age of 16 from having their own social media accounts.