Florida passes restrictive social media ban for minors

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Florida passes one of the most restrictive social media bans for minors, requiring parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds. The bill aims to ban social media formats based on addictive features.

Key Points

  • Bill signed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
  • Bans social media accounts for children under 14 and requires parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds
  • Aimed at banning social media formats based on addictive features

Pros

  • Protecting minors from potentially harmful social media addiction
  • Requiring parental permission for social media use for 15- and 16-year-olds

Cons

  • Potential legal challenges to the bill
  • Limiting access to social media platforms for minors