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.
All they want to is ro remove anonymity on social media so they can target the people who are different.
I wholeheartedly believe childrens should not be on the internet unsupervised but that is the parents responsibility not mine. I don’t want to have to give up my Rights just so they can track and harass the black dude or the trans person they hate.
They’ve been pushing this shit for over a decade. SOPA, PIPA, etc… It has nothing to do with children.
If they actually cared, they would fight for fare wages, worker rights, and cut worker hours so families can actually spend time together.
More than one thing can be true at once, you know? It’s probably a combination of reasons, none legitimate.