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Florida Online Protections for Minors - H.B.3
Name | Type | Government | Date Initiated | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida Online Protections for Minors - H.B.3 | Legislation | United States | Jan 5, 2024 | Enacted | Oct 28, 2024 |
Summary
The bill would require social media platforms to terminate the accounts of minor users under 14 and prohibit them from creating new accounts or entering into account holder contracts, permanently delete all personal information held by the minor’s terminated account, and more. It also authorizes Florida's Department of Legal Affairs to bring actions against social media platforms for "knowing or reckless violations" of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act as well as issue and enforce civil investigative demands. The law is set to go into effect on January 1, 2025, although two tech trade groups, the Computer and Communications Industry Association and NetChoice, filed suit against Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, asking for injunctive relief.
Updates
January 11, 2024. The bill favorably advanced out of the House Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee and referred to the Judiciary Committee.
January 17, 2024. The bill favorably advanced out of the House Judiciary Committee and referred to the full House calendar.
January 24, 2024. The House unanimously advanced the bill to the Senate in a 119-0 vote.
March 4, 2024. The Senate passed an amended version of the bill in a 109-4 vote and the bill advances to the governor's desk.
March 25, 2024. Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law.
October 28, 2024. The Computer and Communications Industry Association and NetChoice filed suit against Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, asking the court for injunctive relief to stop the bill from going into effect (See CCIA and NetChoice v. Ashley Moody).
