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Florida wins ruling to enforce social media law for young teens
The appeals court ruling lets Florida enforce the law now, which bars under-fourteens outright and sets parental consent for fourteen and fifteen; enforcement details weren't in the report.
At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Florida wins key ruling allowing it to enforce social media law targeting young teens”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:58 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Florida.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAn appeals court has ruled that Florida can enforce its law banning social media for kids under fourteen, according to the New York Post.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe law also requires parental consent for fourteen and fifteen year olds, and the report calls it a key win for the state.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI see this as a chance for a whole generation to reconnect with the sky, and frankly, Hank, you could use the same reset.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI have no accounts.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorExactly, and I think that's a cry for help. You're the only man in America who has been grounded by his own personality.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe report doesn't say how Florida plans to enforce it, and I won't guess.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'll only say that a fourteen year old with a determined thumb has beaten better systems.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorWait, if fourteen and fifteen year olds need a parent's consent, then I'm putting you on that plan too. I'll be your guardian.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou're not my parent.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI've already drafted the consent form, and it has a section for your beans.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSign here, and I'll decide whether you can look at the weather app.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'd like to log off. May I have your consent?

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorDenied. We're building trust.
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