"Florida House Passes Bill Banning Children Under 16 from Social Media, ACLU Leader Opposes"

The Florida House passed a bill banning children under 16 from creating social media accounts, citing concerns about exposure to bullying, sexual predators, and potential harm to mental health. The bill, sponsored by Republican Rep. Tyler Sirois, received bipartisan support and targets platforms with addictive features. Opponents argue that it violates the First Amendment and takes away potential benefits for children, while Meta suggested requiring parental approval instead of a ban. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.