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FL S1788
Bill
AI Summary
- Social media platforms must prohibit minors under 16 from creating new accounts and must use reasonable age verification methods conducted by independent, U.S.-based third parties at the time of account creation
- Platforms must terminate existing accounts reasonably known to be held by minors under 16, with a 90-day window to dispute via age verification; minors can also request termination (effective within 5 business days) and parents/guardians can request termination (effective within 10 business days)
- Personal identifying information collected for age verification must not be retained after verification is complete and may not be used for any other purpose
- The Florida Department of Legal Affairs may bring enforcement actions under the Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, with civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation; private causes of action allow minors or parents to recover up to $10,000 in damages plus attorney fees for failure to terminate accounts within required timeframes
- The definition of "social media platform" requires the use of addictive or deceptive design features and algorithmic content targeting, while excluding email, direct messaging, streaming services, gaming, e-commerce, teleconferencing, and numerous other categories; the act takes effect July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Social Media Use for Minors
Last Action
Died in Fiscal Policy
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/6/2024
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