Florida has a new ban on social media for minors; but it's not being enforced yet
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are among the social media apps that may be required to delete the accounts of anyone under the age of 14 years old. That's the intent of a new Florida law now in effect.
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A smattering of new state laws have arrived with the new year, but the highest-profile change — restricting access to social media for children — will not be immediately enforced.
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It restricts social media access for children under 14 and requires parental consent for those aged 14 and 15.
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A second-degree misdemeanor under the new law would be punishable by up to 60 days in jail. Florida healthcare providers will be paid higher fees to provide expert testimony during a deposition on a worker’s compensation claim. Instead of $200 per hour, they will now be paid $300 per hour.
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Florida passed one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ social media use, and social media companies said they aren't going down without a fight.
Florida Set to Terminate Children's Social Media
A law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that bars children under 14 from having social media accounts takes effect on January 1, 2025.
What you should know about Florida's new social media law
A new year means new laws are in effect — one of which hopes to safeguard children and teens on social media. Children under the age of 14 are prohibited from having their own accounts on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Children ages 14 and 15 must have parental permission to open an account.
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From banning minors from social media to imposing harsher penalties for getting too close to first responders, these nine laws go into effect on New Year’s Day. HB 3: Online protections for minors Under HB 3,
Florida Minors Under 14 Now Banned From Using Social Media Platforms
It will require social media sites to delete existing accounts for those under 14 years of age within 90 days, or the platforms could face fines of up to $50,000
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Under the law which just took effect, social media companies must delete existing accounts of minors within 90 days.
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