Florida lawmakers push to ban social media for children under 16

A bill to create one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ use of social media is heading to Republican Florida Gov.

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National33 articles from 23 sources across the spectrum· Updated Feb 23, 2024

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5 viewpoints
Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· Philadelphia Inquirer, NBC News
Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

NBC NewsLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

PoliticoLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida passes strict social media restrictions for minors despite DeSantis’ misgivings

CNNLean Left· Feb 23, 2024· ran in 2 outlets

Florida House passes legislation that would prohibit kids under 16 from having certain social media accounts

Tampa Bay TimesLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida lawmakers ban social media for kids. Will DeSantis sign it?

New York TimesLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida Passes Sweeping Bill to Keep Young People Off Social Media

Center

8 viewpoints
Ran by 3 outlets· Digital Journal, Hiawatha World Online, +1 more
Digital JournalCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida lawmakers push to ban social media for children under 16

Hiawatha World OnlineCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida lawmakers push to ban social media for children under 16

Digital JournalCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida lawmakers push to ban social media for children under 16

France 24Center· Feb 22, 2024

Florida lawmakers push to ban social media for children under 16

Ran by 6 outlets· ABC 7 Chicago, ABC 13 Houston, +4 more
ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida House passes legislation that would ban kids under 16 from having some social media accounts

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida House passes legislation that would ban kids under 16 from having some social media accounts

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida House passes legislation that would ban kids under 16 from having some social media accounts

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida House passes legislation that would ban kids under 16 from having some social media accounts

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· Feb 23, 2024

Florida House passes legislation that would ban kids under 16 from having some social media accounts

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida House passes legislation that would ban kids under 16 from having some social media accounts

KTVZ BendCenter· Feb 23, 2024· ran in 2 outlets

Florida House passes legislation that would prohibit kids under 16 from having certain social media accounts

Ran by 6 outlets across the spectrum· WHEC Rochester, Waco Tribune-Herald, +1 more
WHEC RochesterCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

Waco Tribune-HeraldCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Feb 22, 2024

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

Ran by 2 outlets· WOGX Ocala, FOX 35 Orlando
WOGX OcalaCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida social media bill passes amid concerns from Gov. DeSantis

FOX 35 OrlandoCenter· Feb 23, 2024

Florida social media bill passes amid concerns from Gov. DeSantis

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Washington TimesLean Right· Feb 23, 2024· ran in 6 outlets

Florida lawmakers pass ban on social media for kids under 16 despite constitutional concerns

MyNorthwestLean Right· Feb 22, 2024· ran in 2 outlets

Florida gets closer to banning social media for kids under 16

Fox NewsRight· Feb 22, 2024

Florida Senate passes bill to ban social media for children under 16