ORLANDO, Fla. — A state bill that would ban some minors from social media is one step closer to becoming law.
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The Florida House passed it Wednesday night.
The bill says kids under age 16 cannot have a social media account.
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If they already have one, they will also have to delete it.
Social media companies must also come up with a method of confirming a user’s age.
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The issue now heads to the Florida Senate, where it must pass to reach the governor’s desk.
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