Florida prohibits by law the use of social media by those under the age of 16
Florida has outlawed the use of social media by under-16s, which means social media platforms must delete all accounts of minors.
As Politico reports, the US House of Representatives, led by ultra-conservative Ron DeSantis, yesterday approved a bill that aims to ban children up to the age of 16 from social media.
Passed by a wide majority (106 in favor and 13 against), the measure requires social media to close the accounts of those in some of the age groups banned from social media and use a third-party verification system to verify minors.
The bill also requires companies to permanently delete personal information collected from closed accounts and allows parents to file civil lawsuits against those who fail to do so.
The legislation now goes to the Florida State Senate for ratification. After all, Republicans control both houses of the legislature in that state, the site points out.
Supporters were quick to point out that the measure was needed to protect children from depression, anxiety and other mental health problems they say are linked to excessive use of social media, the behaviors critics say that they make children more affected.
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