Overview

• Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill prohibiting children under 14 from joining social media, with parental consent required for those aged 14 and 15.
• The legislation allows parents to sue social media companies for up to $10,000 if they fail to remove underage accounts promptly.
• The bill, facing potential constitutional challenges, aims to protect minors from online predators and mental health issues.
• Critics argue the bill infringes on First Amendment rights and poses data privacy risks by requiring sensitive personal information.
• Similar laws in other states have faced legal challenges, with NetChoice LLC, a tech coalition including major social media platforms, opposing the restrictions.