Most of us would agree the role of government, whether national, state, or local, should be to protect and serve its citizens. A new set of Florida laws that go into effect on January 1, 2025, are designed to do just that.
A few stand out for their ability to secure and defend the state’s most vulnerable – kids and seniors.
House Bill 3 prohibits social media companies from granting accounts to anyone younger than 14. This law was initially supported by parents and grandparents, like me, because its intent is to shelter kids from a number of nefarious online characters including predators, scammers and bullies.
While part of the bill is being challenged on First Amendment grounds, ultimately the meat of the bill keeps kids under 14 off social media platforms and less likely to become a victim.
Two other bills taking effect will insulate and better serve seniors from financial exploitation.
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