Overview

• Florida's House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban anyone 16 and younger from using social media, moving it to the state Senate for consideration.
• The bill, if passed, would require social media companies to terminate existing accounts of those under 16 and require all Floridians opening a new social media account to provide proof of their age.
• Critics argue the bill is likely unconstitutional and infringes on First Amendment rights, with similar laws in other states facing legal challenges.
• Supporters of the bill argue it's necessary to protect children from the harmful effects of social media, likening its impact to that of opioids or cigarettes.
• Despite the controversy, the bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support in the House.