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The bill (HB-1)<\/a> is called \u201cSocial Media Use for Minors\u201d, and it would block teens under the age of 16 from creating social media accounts like Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram.<\/p>\n

The proposal would also require social media companies to delete any existing accounts or information stored by their app, with or without permission from the child\u2019s parent. Florida Representative Tyler Sirois<\/a> (R-Brevard) says his bill goes a long way toward keeping kids safe.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSocial media would be the primary concern listed on that list of many concerns that we as parents understand and review daily when it comes to our kids,” said Sirois. “Social media and the impact that\u2019s it having on our youth, is a concern.\u201d<\/p>\n

The House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee<\/a> approved the measure Thursday. It\u2019s been a priority of House Speaker Paul Renner<\/a>and other Republicans in the days leading up to the session. However, Democrats argue the proposal restricts children\u2019s freedom of speech. Representative Ashley Gantt<\/a> (D-Miami) even went as far as to say the measure bars parental rights and possibly hurts the pockets of young influencers.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are parents who sustain their families on their child being an influencer or having a social media presence, that won\u2019t be allowed,\u201d said Gantt.<\/p>\n

Other concerns include the question of whether the state can even enforce such a law. The bill says the legislature would force social media companies to use \u201creasonable age verification\u201d<\/a> methods to check the ages of new users. But even Representative Fiona McFarland<\/a> (R-Sarasota), the bill\u2019s sponsor, acknowledges kids will still find loopholes.<\/p>\n

\"State<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re setting the framework where we want the protections to be,” said McFarland. “When it comes to compliance, we\u2019re lawmakers, we write laws all the time and they\u2019re broken all the time. So even if we set the most ironclad excellent framework, I\u2019m certain particularly in Florida where we have the most enterprising and creative youth, there will be exceptions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Under the measure, the state can bring lawsuits for those who violate the social media law. Companies could potentially face fines of $50,000. <\/p>\n

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