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FL S0792

FL S0792
Social Media Protection for Minors


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Introduced
02/14/2023
In Committee
02/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring social media platforms to disclose specified information and provide specified resources, measures, and disclaimers; requiring the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, subject to legislative appropriation, to enforce specified provisions and implement specified measures; providing a fine for violations; prohibiting certain schools from requiring students to register, enroll, or participate in social media platforms for educational purposes, etc.

AI Summary

This bill requires social media platforms operating in Florida to disclose their content moderation policies, the use of addictive design features, photo/image manipulation, and methods for considering minors' best interests. Platforms must also provide local resources for law enforcement, suicide prevention, and domestic violence services, as well as protective measures like parental controls. Platforms that fail to meet these requirements are prohibited from registering or enrolling new minor accounts. The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will enforce the bill and screen platforms for compliance, with fines of $10,000 per minor enrolled in non-compliant platforms, with the proceeds directed to children's mental health resources. Additionally, the bill prohibits state-funded schools from requiring students to register or participate in social media platforms for educational activities.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Commerce and Tourism (on 05/05/2023)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
Education
  • ‐ Elementary and Secondary Education
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ Internet and Computer Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/792 02/14/2023
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/792/BillText/Filed/HTML 02/14/2023
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