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United States of America: Implemented Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3)

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Implemented Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3)

On 1 January 2025, the Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) was implemented in the State of Florida. The Bill requires commercial entities that publish or distribute harmful material to minors or operate a website or application that is built u…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-01-05
under deliberation

On 5 January 2024, the Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) was introduced to the House of Rep…

2024-01-24
under deliberation

On 24 January 2024, the Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) was passed by the House of Repres…

2024-03-06
adopted

On 6 March 2024, the Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) was adopted by the Senate. The Senat…

2024-03-25
adopted

On 25 March 2024, the Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) was signed by the Governor of the S…

2025-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2025, the Online Protections for Minors Bill (HB 3) was implemented in the State of Fl…