Florida governor signs law restricting social media access for children | CNN Business

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Florida Republican Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law banning children under age 14 from having their own social media accounts on Monday, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

Fourteen and 15-year-olds will be allowed to have accounts with parental consent.

In addition to restricting social media accounts for children, the legislation also places restrictions on pornographic websites.

The bill, known as HB 3, requires age verification for those who visit sexually explicit websites. HB 3 goes into effect on January 1, 2025.

The legislation makes Florida

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