New Law in Florida Prohibits Children Under 14 from Using Social Media, Fines Reach Up to $50,000

Written by Roberta Souza

Published on 04/01/2025 at 12:20

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Legislation Seeks to Protect the Mental Health of Young People in Florida and Combat Bullying on Social Media, Promoting a Safer Environment

Starting on January 1st, a new law in Florida prohibits children under 14 years from using social media.

This legislation was created to protect the mental health of young people and combat online bullying, a growing concern in the USA.

Criticism of the New Legislation and Its Implications

Despite its goals, a new law faces criticism for allegedly infringing on freedom of expression.

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Obligations for Social Media Companies

Those responsible for popular apps like Facebook and TikTok are now required to remove accounts belonging to individuals under 14 years. Furthermore, they must implement age verification mechanisms to ensure compliance with the new law.

The legislation also provides for civil actions that can result in fines of up to US$ 50,000 for companies that fail to follow the new standards.

This measure aims to pressure companies to be more responsible regarding minors’ access.

Lawsuits Against the New Law

Entities such as CCIA and the coalition NetChoice have already filed lawsuits against the new law, arguing that it violates the First Amendment of the Constitution of the USA.

They claim that the legislation creates barriers to online information access, affecting both minors and adults.

The vice president of CCIA emphasized that the legislation compromises fundamental rights.

However, the Free Speech Coalition has also spoken out against the measure, viewing it as a form of state censorship.

The Future of the New Law in Florida

Although the new law has gone into effect, its effective implementation will remain suspended until the ruling in February.

Therefore, the outcome of this case could significantly impact social media regulation not only in Florida but across the country.

New Law in Florida Prohibits Children Under 14 from Using Social Media, Fines Reach Up to $50,000

Legislation Seeks to Protect the Mental Health of Young People in Florida and Combat Bullying on Social Media, Promoting a Safer Environment

Criticism of the New Legislation and Its Implications

Obligations for Social Media Companies

Lawsuits Against the New Law

The Future of the New Law in Florida

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