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FL H1463

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Mike Beltran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires mental health professionals (psychologists, clinical social workers, counselors, psychiatric nurses, psychiatrists, physician assistants) to complete 2-hour continuing education courses on technology and pornography addiction by January 1, 2024.

  • Mandates warning labels on digital device packaging informing consumers that excessive use can cause addiction and psychological effects, particularly in minors.

  • Establishes age verification requirements for websites with substantial pornographic or harmful material; prohibits retention of personal identifying information after access is granted.

  • Limits digital/electronic instruction to 10% of instructional time in grades pre-K through 8; requires schools to notify parents of such instruction in advance.

  • Prohibits wireless device use by students during school hours (except for classroom instruction, emergencies, or parental contact); restricts posting of student images and location information on social media.

  • Revises definition of "harmful to minors" and authorizes Department of Education to seize instructional materials deemed pornographic or harmful.

  • Establishes mental health assistance funding for school districts with minimum $100,000 per district allocation for school-based mental health services and programs addressing technology and pornography addiction.

Legislative Description

Childhood Mental Health, Safety, and Welfare

Last Action

Died in Commerce Committee

5/5/2023

Committee Referrals

Commerce Committee3/9/2023

Full Bill Text

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