https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuSXZSJ6qdY
The bill is expected to face legal challenges

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that will prohibit children younger than 14 from joining social media in the state. Those who are 14 or 15 will need a parent’s consent before they join a platform.

The bill, HB3, also directs social media companies to delete the existing accounts of those who are under 14. Companies that fail to do so could be sued on behalf of the child who creates an account on the platform. The minor could be awarded up to $10,000 in damages, according to the bill. Companies found to be in violation of the law would also be liable for up to $50,000 per violation, as well as attorney’s fees and court costs.

“Ultimately, [we’re] trying to help parents navigate this very difficult terrain that we have now with raising kids, and so I appreciate the work that’s been put in,” DeSantis said in remarks during the bill-signing ceremony.

DeSantis previously vetoed a more restrictive version of the bill that would have banned social media accounts for kids under 16. That bill also required Florida residents to submit an ID or other identifying materials in order to join social media.

HB3, which is slated to take effect in January 2025, comes as efforts to regulate social media continue to ramp up across the U.S. amid concerns from some parents that the platforms don’t do enough to keep their kids safe online.

In December, more than 200 organizations sent a letter urging Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to schedule a vote on the Kids Online Safety Act, or KOSA, which seeks to create liability, or a “duty of care,” for apps and online platforms that recommend content to minors that can negatively affect their mental health.

In January, lawmakers grilled CEOs from TikTok, X and Meta about online child safety. The tech executives reaffirmed their commitment to child safety, and pointed to various tools they offer as examples of how they are proactive about preventing exploitation online.

Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and other advocates of the new law argue that social media use can harm children’s mental health and can lead to sexual predators communicating with minors.

"None of us can afford to be on the sidelines when it comes to social media," Renner said in remarks made at the bill signing.

Several states that have enacted similar laws to limit teen social media — including Ohio and Arkansas — have been challenged by NetChoice LLC, a coalition of social media platforms whose members include Meta, Google and X, among others.

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I support the bill, we've all seen the negative effect of early exposure of children to social media, so many of them learn all the wrong things from social media.

Definitely going to be resisted though it's a good thing

Kids should face their studies and future

Very good. Nigerian government will see this now but will wait for the next 50 years before trying to replicate it. And by the time the Nigerian government tries to replicate it, irrational Nigerians will kick against it. I remember the reactions from the rational Nigerians when there was a proposal for social media regulation. Those irrational Nigerians concluded that the proposed regulation of social media means no freedom of speech.

I'm curious...how will it be implemented.....will pple now use their birth certificate or birth registration number to create an account....

Abi it's the usual nonsense "confirm you are age 15 and above to continue"...

Who go carry belle go still carry belle

Okay

advanceDNA:
I'm curious...how will it be implemented.....will pple now use their birth certificate or birth registration number to create an account....

Abi it's the usual nonsense "confirm you are age 15 and above to continue"...

when someone can even open in proxy for them

This happened in Florida. If a Governor here tries it Nigerians will come for his head.
Reminds me of my Church Choir mistress daughter of about 11 years of age created her Facebook page and account and made a friend request. I declined the request immediately only to see Pastors, workers other adults accept their own. These are people that ought to advise her parent who were also included in her friends list but kept mute as if it's no big deal.

Very good

Good move.

Good 👍

very good bill. I was hoping this guy will be the US president so that he can reset their brain a little

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sksODuObHYE?si=ysHfq0pSIGShS1U2

So few years ago, a male neighbor of mine had the beautiful chocolate skinned girl he was dating.

The girl was a pure definition of beauty, moderate ass, sizable boobs, flat tommy and a magical smile. There was nothing else Emeka my neighbor looked for in a woman that wasn't in his woman Angela. When ever she comes to visit him, we his neighbour stares in excitement. They have been dating for 4years. In his words, She was his type of woman.

But everything changed when Emeka met this chubby girl in his friends wedding. He started to get to know her. It was on like Emeka, because since his history he hasn't dated a chubby girl before, he just don't like them and the chubbiness of this particular girl was a bit more, but Emeka didn't mind.

After few months of Emeka getting to know this new girl Chioma. He told me that he was ready to get married. That he has finally found what he was looking for. I asked him what about Angela. In his words he said Angela will be alright.

Rather than banning Tik Tok this is a better step in the right direction.

Cool.

Nice

This is a catch 22 situation.

The government is probably trying to reduce growing paedophilia in America but this could also limit kid's access to technology.

advanceDNA:
I'm curious...how will it be implemented.....will pple now use their birth certificate or birth registration number to create an account....

Abi it's the usual nonsense "confirm you are age 15 and above to continue"...

how do they catch child predators on the internet?

Lawyers will now chop from arguing how to identify an account for below 14

A 9 years old will select 20 years and click consent agreement

That's a good one. But na the parents dey give these kids phone and even open accounts for them.

Very commendable

Friends Jesus Christ loves y'all and he want you to accept him as your personal lord and saviour by giving your life to Christ, believing in him and repenting of your sins.remember tomorrow might be too late. Shalom

I thought the US was supposed to be highly democratized. Thank God, una sef don dey wise.

chatinent:
Who go carry belle go still carry belle

is the purpose of the bill to prevent belle?

This is actually good, at least keep them from online predators