DeSantis Vetoes Social Media Ban for Minors, Says ‘Superior Bill’ Is on Way

The governor said that protecting children from harms associated with social media is important, as is supporting parents’ rights.

At the time a Republican presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to his supporters after finding out the 2024 Iowa caucuses results at the Sheraton Hotel in West Des Moines, Iowa, on Jan. 15, 2024. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

An attempt made by Republican lawmakers in Florida to ban children under age 16 from social media was vetoed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Gov. DeSantis, a Republican, said on March 1 he vetoed HB-1, Online Protection for Minors, because of concerns regarding parental rights and First Amendment rights and the anticipation of a better bill.