The bill amends section 501.1736 of the Florida Statutes to enhance regulations regarding social media use by minors. It mandates that social media platforms implement a mechanism to decrypt end-to-end encryption when law enforcement presents a warrant or subpoena, allowing access to messages relevant to criminal investigations involving minors. Additionally, the bill requires platforms to permit parents or legal guardians of minor account holders to view all messages and prohibits minors from accessing messages that are designed to disappear, self-destruct, or are ephemeral in nature.
Furthermore, the bill outlines specific account termination procedures for minors under 14 and those aged 14 to 15, including the requirement for platforms to delete personal information associated with terminated accounts unless legally required to retain it. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.