Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 3, setting strict social media restrictions for minors.

The law forbids social media accounts for those under 14 and requires parental consent for ages 14 and 15.

Social media platforms must delete under-14 accounts and introduce measures to prevent account recreation.

The law, effective January 1, 2025, mandates age verification on harmful websites for users under 18 and imposes fines for non-compliance.

Although modified from an earlier version that DeSantis vetoed, it still faces anticipated legal challenges from tech trade group NetChoice.

Supporters cite protection of children's mental health from addictive social media features as a key motivation for the law.

Critics question the law's potential infringement on First Amendment rights and its effectiveness in achieving its intended goals.