Overview
- Florida's legislature passes a bill to ban social media use for minors under 16, but Governor DeSantis seeks revisions for parental choice.
- The bill, known as HB 1, would make Florida's social media restrictions among the strictest in the nation, with no exemptions for parental permission.
- Social media companies would be required to delete accounts held by minors and any associated data if the bill becomes law.
- Critics argue the bill infringes on First Amendment rights and parental authority over children's social media use.
- Other states have attempted similar legislation, but Florida's bill faces potential legal challenges and constitutional concerns.