Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation Monday that prohibits children under the age of 14 from joining social media platforms within the state. It also means kids aged 14 or 15 will be required to obtain parental consent before accessing such platforms.
HB3, the bill signed by Governor DeSantis, mandates social media companies to remove existing accounts of children under 14. Failure to comply could result in lawsuits filed on behalf of the underage user, with potential damages of up to $10,000, as outlined in the legislation.
