Social media ban on Gov. DeSantis' desk as parents' groups demand veto
Florida lawmakers have sent a controversial social media bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature. That starts the clock on a seven-day period for the Governor to sign the bill, veto it or let it become law without his signature.
But the move comes as DeSantis continues to raise constitutionality questions, and parents’ groups demand he veto the legislation.
The Legislature passed a bill (HB 1) that would bar anyone under age 16 from opening or keeping a social media account on platforms with addictive features.
Speaker Paul Renner, who made the bill a top priority this Legislative Session, spotlighted broad support from law enforcement groups, including the Florida Police Chiefs Associat...
