Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have imposed one of the most restrictive social media laws in the United States, aimed at prohibiting minors under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. The bill, which had passed the Florida House with a 108-7 vote, faced opposition from various quarters, including Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, who anticipated a veto from the Governor. DeSantis expressed his intention to seek a superior bill that better balances parental rights and the protection of internet anonymity for minors under 16. Lawmakers are now working to revise the bill in line with the Governor's expectations, with the legislative session ending soon. This move has sparked discussions on the balance between protecting minors online and preserving internet freedoms.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have barred social media companies, including Meta and TikTok, from serving users under the age of 16 https://t.co/4g6x664ypu
This Just In: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed the bill aimed at keeping children under the age of 16 off social media platforms. https://t.co/wkHMMbmfR7
As expected, #Florida @GovRonDeSantis vetoes bill that would ban under-16 set from social media -- but promises a better deal is on the way. https://t.co/hkVNx6A2Hm via @jeffschweers
JUST IN: Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes bill banning social media for children under 16. https://t.co/M1MqYCHLzg
JUST IN: DeSantis Vetoes Bill Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16 – But Signals He’ll Sign Different Version https://t.co/waLhYKuYYT
JUST IN: DeSantis Vetoes Bill Banning Social Media for Kids Under 16 – But Signals He'll Sign Different Version https://t.co/kqB4J3qN9P
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes what would have been one of the US' most restrictive bans on minors' social media use, says he is working on an alternative (@viacristiano / Washington Post) https://t.co/dgurWijylT 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/H7B7ro1gaQ
DeSantis vetoes social media ban for minors, says better deal on the way https://t.co/2iOz7oEVW6
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) vetoed a bill that would have prohibited all minors up to 15 from creating social media accounts, the most stringent such prohibition yet. https://t.co/OBgURSTzUh
DeSantis vetoes bill that would ban social media for kids in Florida, promotes new bill https://t.co/QegbiNRXxZ
DeSantis vetoes bill to keep kids off social media, but a compromise is afoot https://t.co/i23YcMIDJR
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes bill to keep kids off social media, but a compromise is afoot https://t.co/WCyBezp62w by @lmower3
BREAKING: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed legislation that would have limited minors’ access to social media—but said he will reconsider a “different, superior bill” before the legislature adjourns. https://t.co/KPteVJCznH
BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a bill that would've banned social media accounts for children under 16. https://t.co/6BeSeF6aN4
#BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoes social media restriction bill on minors under 16, expects a "superior bill" that includes parental rights and protects internet anonymity "I anticipate the new bill will recognize these priorities and will be signed into law soon."
BREAKING: Florida lawmakers will now work to change social media restriction bill on minors under 16 that Gov. Ron DeSantis had expressed doubts on The deadline for DeSantis' veto is today, and the legislative session will end next Friday
.@GovRonDeSantis to Veto Republican-Led Social Media Ban for Kids Reported by @LivCaputo via @Floridianpress https://t.co/yk5wotHbPV #FlPol #Florida
Senate President Kathleen Passidomo said she thinks Gov. Ron DeSantis will veto legislation that would ban social media in Florida for minors under 16. https://t.co/YdXwIotpYO
Florida’s House passed a bill with a 108-7 vote last week that would limit social media usage among children. If signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, this would be one of the most restrictive social media laws in the country. https://t.co/4j2G5nSu2I