Florida, social media

Kids get kicked off social media (and other new Florida laws that take effect Jan. 1)
At the same time, the law will require social media platforms to find and shut down the accounts of children younger than 14. Kids who are 14- and 15-years-old will be allowed to have accounts only if they have the permission of a parent or guardian.
New social media laws going into affect in Florida January 2025
The platforms will also require consent from a parent or guardian for minors between the ages of 14 and 15 to create accounts.
These new Florida laws will take effect, but social-media restrictions delayed
New social media restrictions will not be immediately enforced, as a lawsuit has been filed challenging its constitutionality. Other laws taking effect involve harassment prevention of first responders,
These Florida laws go into effect in 2025. Here's how they will impact you.
During the 2024 legislative session and even in previous years, Florida lawmakers drafted and passed several new laws designed to take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. Beside the aforementioned changes, some of the most notable laws that will go into effect on New Year's Day are aimed toward protecting first responders and streamlining bureaucratic processes like building permits.
10 new Florida laws will go into effect in 2025: What to know
A total of 10 new laws will take effect. Here’s what you should be aware of. This Florida law (HB 3) will prohibit children under the age of 14 from becoming social media account holders. However, 14 and 15-year-olds can create accounts with parental consent.
Social media to ‘Stop WOKE': 10 major legal issues to watch in Florida in 2025
Numerous big Florida legal issues are pending in state and federal courts as 2024 ends. Here are 10 legal issues to watch in 2025.
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New Florida law restricts social media access for minors under 16
Starting Wednesday, January 1st, a new Florida law aimed at protecting minors online will take effect. Kate Beckinsale ...
No social media for kids, first responders protections: New Florida laws start Jan. 1, 2025
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 ...
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New laws hitting Florida's books when the clocks strike midnight
The BriefBeginning January 1st, several new laws are taking effect in Florida, including a teen social media ban and new ...
Everything to know about Florida's new social media ban taking effect on Jan. 1
It restricts social media access for children under 14 and requires parental consent for those aged 14 and 15.
Snake-chasing social media influencer hospitalized after bite in Florida, video shows
A Florida social media personality known for grabbing snakes has been hospitalized after encountering a venomous rattlesnake, ...
Parents on Florida's new social media ban for minors and the challenges it faces
This year, the use of social media among children was a hot button topic, so much so that Florida’s governor passed a law set to take effect on Jan. 1st banning children under the age of 14 from ...
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 ...
Social media accounts of children in Florida to be wiped in 2025 if ban takes effect
Florida passed one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ social media use, and social media companies said they ...
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No social media for kids, first responders protections: these 9 Florida laws start Jan. 1
Last month, Australia passed a similar law, blocking social media use for children under 16. The law also requires any ...