Enthusiast Junior Member756 postsJoined: Oct 2021Florida House Bill 1 would prohibit children under the age of 16 from using most social media platforms, regardless of parental approval. The social media platforms the bill would target include any site that tracks user activity, allows children to upload content or uses addictive features designed to cause compulsive use. State Rep. Fiona McFarland, a Republican, described social media as "digital fentanyl" for kids when promoting the bill on the House floor. Another Republican legislator, state Rep. Tyler Sirois, also argued in support of the bill, saying that social media platforms are "taking advantage of kids growing up." "Most social media platforms currently have a minimum user age of 13.

Source: ABC News January 26, 2024 03:17 UTC