DeSantis Vetoes Florida Bill to Ban Social Media for Kids Under 15, Cites Parental Rights Concerns
• Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have banned social media for most kids under 15, the most restrictive such prohibition yet
• DeSantis said he is working on an alternative plan to protect children from social media harms while still giving parents control
• The vetoed bill passed Florida's legislature last week; DeSantis said it did not strike the right balance on parental rights
• If signed, the measure likely would have faced lawsuits arguing it violates free speech rights, as similar bills in other states have
• DeSantis has criticized federal enforcement of child privacy laws as too lax but said social media can still be positive for some teens with parental supervision