Florida Passes Law Banning Social Media for Minors Under 14

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Minors who are 14- or 15-years old can obtain a social-media account with parental consent, according to the new law.

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A representative for Snap declined to comment. A representative for Meta Platforms didn’t immediately comment.

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Similar legislation has been proposed in other states, but those bills stop short of the total ban enacted in Florida.

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