Florida’s HB 1, typically considered the legislative priority of the year, is sailing through its committee hearings with unusual bipartisan support.

This year, the state’s lawmakers have decided to go after child and teenage social media use. The bill, which can still be amended, bans teens under 16 years old from creating new social media profiles, allows parents to request the deletion of an existing profile, and fines platforms for each time they don’t comply.

In a summary analysis, House legislative staff laid out nearly two pages of constitutional concerns, from First Amendment considerations to infringement on federal laws.

  • @captainlezbian
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    311 months ago

    The goal is likely to ensure nobody has it

    • @[email protected]
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      711 months ago

      No, the goal is to ensure everyone has to provide government ID to get an account. That way when you say something the fascist conservative government doesn’t like (LGBT support, discuss an abortion etc…) they can punish you for it.