Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to sign legislation that bans children under 14 years old from social media platforms – and puts in place new online restrictions on 14- to 15-year-olds – may spark litigation over the new law, critics say.

DeSantis signed House Bill 3, which was drawn up by the House Judiciary Committee, into law on March 25. The new law prohibits minors under 14 from becoming account holders on social media platforms such as Facebook and X, formerly Twitter, and calls for the termination of such accounts that Florida minors now have.

The law would bar 14- and 15-year-olds from becoming social media account holders without parental consent, as well as terminate accounts controlled by the age group unless parents give their consent, according to an analysis of the bill by the state Legislature.