Online Protections for Minors (HB 3)
Online Protections for Minors (HB 3) in Florida: challenged, effective January 1, 2025. Applies to Social media platforms. Age range: Under 14 (prohibited), 14-15 (parental consent). Prohibits accounts for under 14
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Florida |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | challenged |
| Effective date | January 1, 2025 |
| Age range | Under 14 (prohibited), 14-15 (parental consent) |
| Applies to | Social media platforms |
Key requirements
- Prohibits accounts for under 14
- Requires parental consent for 14-15
- Must delete accounts of users under 14
- Private right of action for violations
Notes
Enforceable since the Eleventh Circuit stayed the district court injunction (2-1, November 25, 2025). Merits argument heard March 2026; the panel signaled NetChoice/CCIA may lack standing. No merits ruling as of September 2026. Florida AG is actively enforcing.
Frequently asked
What does Online Protections for Minors (HB 3) require?
Prohibits accounts for under 14 Requires parental consent for 14-15 Must delete accounts of users under 14 Private right of action for violations
Who must comply with Online Protections for Minors (HB 3) in Florida?
Social media platforms
When does Online Protections for Minors (HB 3) take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 1, 2025. Current status: challenged. Enforceable since the Eleventh Circuit stayed the district court injunction (2-1, November 25, 2025). Merits argument heard March 2026; the panel signaled NetChoice/CCIA may lack standing. No merits ruling as of September 2026. Florida AG is actively enforcing.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Social Media Safety Act (HB 5511) | Illinois | Social Media | pending | 2028 |
| Kids Over Clicks — Youth Online Safety Package (SB 757-760) | Michigan | Social Media | pending | TBD (pending House) |
| Nevada Youth Online Safety Act (SB 63) | Nevada | Social Media | active | January 1, 2026 |
| Social Media Safety Act (SB 396) & 2025 Amendments (Acts 900 / 901) | Arkansas | Social Media | blocked | N/A (enjoined) |
| Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976) | California | Social Media | challenged | January 1, 2025 (partial); age verification January 1, 2027 |
| California Addictive Features Ban for Under-16s (AB 1709) | California | Social Media | pending | TBD (awaiting Governor) |
| Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) | Colorado | Social Media | blocked | N/A (enjoined) |
| Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act (SB 351) | Georgia | Social Media | blocked | July 1, 2025 (enjoined) |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: Privacy policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: State Privacy Law Checklist (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)