Starting January 1st, it will be illegal in Florida for children under 14 to have social media account. Kids ages 14 and 15 will be able to, but only with parental or guardian consent. Social media platforms will be required to terminate existing accounts suspected to belong to children under 14, with a 90-day window for appeals.

Governor DeSantis says the law helps parents protect kids from mental health risks, but critics argue it restricts free speech and places unnecessary burdens on users. The law is currently on hold, with a federal court hearing scheduled for February 28.