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Florida House passes a bill to ban social media accounts for children under 16

The Florida House voted 106-13 for a social media bill pertaining to children, with several Democrats joining Republicans in support. Proponents argued that social media exposes children to bullying and sexual predators and can lead to depression, suicide and an addictive obsession. (iStock)
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The Florida House voted 106-13 for a social media bill pertaining to children, with several Democrats joining Republicans in support. Proponents argued that social media exposes children to bullying and sexual predators and can lead to depression, suicide and an addictive obsession. (iStock)
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Florida children under the age of 16 would be banned from popular social media platforms regardless of parent approval under a bill passed by the House on Wednesday, a measure that is the top priority for the chamber’s speaker.

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