Florida Social Media Law

Extracted Attributes

• Signed by

  Governor Ron DeSantis

• Signing Date

  2024-03-25

• Official Name

  HB 3

• Primary Purpose

  Protection of minors online

• Legal Challenge Case

  Moody v. NetChoice, LLC

• Intended Effective Date

  2025-01-01

• Key Provision (under 14)

  Prohibited from having social media accounts

• Outcome of Legal Challenge

  Struck down by Supreme Court

• Reason for being struck down

  Offends First Amendment, affirms platforms' editorial rights

• Key Provision (14-15 years old)

  Required parental/guardian consent for social media accounts

• Key Provision (harmful content)

  Required age verification for websites with 'materials harmful to minors' for under 18s

Timeline

• Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 into law. (Source: web_search_results)

  2024-03-25

• The Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Moody v. NetChoice, LLC, striking down the Florida Social Media Law (and Texas Social Media Law) on First Amendment grounds, affirming platforms' editorial rights. (Source: related_documents)

  2024-07-01

• Intended effective date of HB 3, which would have prohibited social media accounts for those under 14 and required parental consent for 14-15 year olds. (Source: web_search_results)

  2025-01-01

Social media age verification laws by country

Multiple countries have passed laws to require age verification for social media services as an attempt to address certain harms on social media. These bills and laws variety a lot with some of them restricting access to only to certain features or distinguish between different users online and which could lead to companies requiring age verification to have such restrictions such as the Kids Online Safety Act or require it outright and ban users under a certain age such as the Online Safety Amendment in Australia which bans anyone under 16 from holding a social media account including YouTube.

Web Search Results

• Social Media Law in Florida

  , Florida’s social media regulations focused primarily on user privacy and security. Laws were in place to combat identity theft, protect personal data from unauthorized access, and ensure transparency in data collection practices by social media companies. These regulations set the stage for a legal environment that prioritizes consumer protection while fostering an online ecosystem conducive to safe and secure user engagement. By understanding these foundational laws, we can better appreciate [...] Florida’s HB 3 represents a significant development in social media law, reflecting growing concerns over the safety of minors online. By requiring parental consent for young users, the state places a premium on protecting children from the risks associated with social media use. However, this legislation also raises important questions about privacy, freedom of speech, and the role of government in regulating the Internet. [...] ### Governor DeSantis’s Recent Legislation: HB 3 Governor Ron DeSantis’s HB 3, signed into law on March 25, 2024, marks a significant step in Florida’s approach to social media regulation. This new law specifically targets the protection of minors in the digital space with the following key provisions:

• Florida's social media law takes effect Jan. 1. Here's what to know

  Under the new law, kids younger than 14 won't be allowed to have their own social media accounts in Florida. 14 and 15 year olds will

• Social media ban, police video buffer zone: New Florida laws in 2025

  Here's what goes into effect as of Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025. ## HB 3: Online Protections for Minors As of Jan. 1, no one in Florida under the age of 14 will be allowed to have a social media account. This controversial bill replaced one that Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed because he wanted parents to have more of a role. [...] Social media platforms will be required to terminate any accounts suspected of belonging to someone under 14. Account owners will have 90 days to dispute it. Anyone 14 or 15 years old whose accounts are targeted will have 90 days for a parent or guardian to provide consent. The law adds hefty fines and civil liabilities for any social media sites that knowingly violate the law. [...] The law also requires any website with "materials harmful to minors" such as sexual content that is visible in Florida to add age verification to prevent access by anyone under 18 years old. Again, hefty fines will be levied against sites that do not comply. Adult megasite PornHub has announced they will be blocking all Florida users on Jan. 1.

• Supreme Court Finds First Amendment Barriers to TX and FL Social ...

  On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Moody v. NetChoice, LLC that laws regulating large social media platforms passed by Texas and Florida likely offend the First Amendment in at least some applications, including to the extent that those laws require platforms to change the way that user content feeds are curated and moderated. [...] On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled in Moody v. NetChoice, LLC that laws regulating large social media platforms passed by Texas and Florida likely offend the First Amendment in at least some applications, including to the extent that those laws require platforms to change the way that user content feeds are curated and moderated. [...] Texas and Florida's laws broadly limit the ability of social media platforms to engage in content moderation by filtering, prioritizing, or labeling the materials posted by platform users. The laws also require platforms to provide individualized explanations when removing or altering users' posts. The goal of both legislatures was to address perceived bias in the application of content standards on social media that purportedly stifle conservative viewpoints.

• Chapter 501 Section 1736 - 2024 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

  The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender. Home Senators Committees Search Session Laws Media About Offices Reference Connect with the Senate Senate Tracker Plug-ins [...] Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Privacy Statement|Accessibility Copyright © 2000- 2025 State of Florida. [...] Order - Legistore Video Broadcast Schedule Publications Videos Topics Employment Accessibility Visit Us Contact Us Page Program President's Office Majority Office Minority Office Secretary's Office Glossary FAQ Help Links Search Tips Publications Rules Handbooks Advisory Opinions Public Records Login Sign Up Tracker Help Quick Links ## 2024 Florida Statutes (Including 2025C)