DeSantis approves social media ban for Florida kids, despite looming legal fight

If the tech industry files a lawsuit, it would be the second major court fight against Florida social-media laws in recent years

If the tech industry files a lawsuit, it would be the second major court fight against Florida social-media laws in recent years

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Florida Legislature passes revised bill banning social media for kids

It will go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it after vetoing an earlier version

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Attorneys for tech companies and the Biden administration argue the law violates the First Amendment

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‘Parents need to have a role in this,’ DeSantis said. ‘We can’t say 100% of the uses are bad’

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The House passed the bill last month but will have to take another vote because of changes made in the Senate

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The bill passed the House last month and was expected to clear the Senate on Wednesday

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DeSantis said the bill ‘likely is going to evolve’ in the Legislature

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In part, the bill would prohibit social-media companies from allowing minors under the age of 16 to create new accounts on the platforms