CNN —The Florida House of Representatives passed legislation that would prohibit anyone under 16 in the state from holding accounts with certain social media platforms.
HB1, or Online Protections for Minors, would require some social media platforms to verify the age of account holders, prohibit kids under 16 from creating a new account, and terminate the accounts of anyone they believe to be under 16.
The bill’s description of social media platforms that would fall under the requirements appears to be wide-ranging.
Ohio’s legislation would have required social media platforms to obtain parental consent before creating accounts for children under age 16.
And it highlights the many legal hurdles facing calls to ban social media for young Americans.
Persons:
Ron DeSantis, Bill, DeSantis, ” DeSantis, Algenon Marbley, Marbley, Brian Fung
Organizations:
CNN, Republican, Senate
Locations:
Florida, Ohio