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Florida Lawmakers Pass Kids' Social Media Ban, Bill Heads To Governor

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed concerns over whether banning social media for children under the age of 16 violates parents' rights. (Credit: AFP)

Florida lawmakers moved Thursday toward enacting one of the strictest bans on children's use of social media in the United States, sending to the governor a bill to keep those under 16 off such platforms.

The controversial legislation seeks to protect children's mental health against the "addictive features" of such platforms, amid fears over online dangers including from sexual predators, cyber bullying and teen suicide.

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