Florida, social media

Florida’s new social media law: What parents, kids need to know
Known as the "Online Protections for Minors" act, the legislation is part of a broader effort to address concerns about children’s mental health and online safety.
Social media accounts of children in Florida to be wiped in 2025 if ban takes effect
Children across Florida could be just weeks away from having their profiles deleted on social media sites such as TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Discord. A new law, which is set to go into effect on Jan.
The new year will ring in 10 new Florida laws, including social media restrictions
A smattering of new state laws will arrive with the new year, but the highest-profile change — restricting access to social media for children — will not be immediately enforced.
Florida bans children under 14 from social media
Erika Donalds, faculty at The Leadership Institute, explains possible issues with enforcing the new Florida law that seeks to prevent children under 14 from accessing social media.
Social media restrictions to financial exploitation protections, these are Florida's new laws in 2025
Social media restrictions to financial exploitation protections, these are Florida's new laws in 2025 Not everyone enjoyed Beyoncé's Christmas Day halftime performance. "My grandfather sold real estate for decades. The first two things he looked for were these..."
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.
New Florida law restricting social media for children set to take effect Jan 1
Thanks to a new law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, teens under 16 will lose their social media accounts come Jan. 1st.
First responders, social media, and voting: A breakdown of 3 new Florida laws taking effect Jan. 1
Ten new Florida laws will take effect on the first of the new year, and a handful of them sparked controversy during the 2024 legislative session.
Morocco MPs propose social media ban for minors under 16
Morocco’s Parliamentary Group of the Party of Progress and Socialism has proposed a law to restrict social media access for minors under 16. The bill calls for parental consent for children under this age to use platforms.
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No social media for kids, first responders protections: these 9 Florida laws start Jan. 1
Here's what goes into effect as of Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. As of Jan. 1, no one in Florida under the age of 14 will be allowed to have a social media account. This controversial bill replaced ...
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From book bans to stripper restrictions: First Amendment recap of Florida in 2024
The Florida Legislature also passed a law this year that restricts minors' access to social media and requires age ...
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These new Florida laws go into effect in 2025
Among them is one that would restrict access to social media for children, but a federal lawsuit means it will not be ...
Will Pornhub block Florida on Jan. 1? State AG battles lawsuit against age verification
As of Jan. 1, 2025, adult websites visible in Florida must require age verification through government ID. Or will they? It's ...