Florida House Passes Bill Restricting Teens' Social Media Access

Florida's GOP-controlled House has passed legislation imposing strict social media restrictions for minors, prohibiting anyone under 16 from creating accounts on many platforms and requiring age verification through third-party services. The bill aims to protect children from the potential harms of social media, but has faced criticism for potentially limiting access to important resources and friendships. The legislation, if enacted, could lead to legal battles with major tech firms and has parallels with similar laws in other states, such as Utah's requirement for parental consent before minors can use social media.