Florida Passes Bill Preventing Social Media Companies From Banning Politicians
By Nick Koutsobinas | Friday, 30 April 2021 07:23 PM
The Florida House and Senate passed legislation this week that would prevent social media companies from banning politicians. It is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk for his signature.
Fines for violating this law could cost social media companies $250,000 a day for statewide politicians and $25,000 for other elected officials. However, the bill would still allow politicians to be suspended for two weeks and their posts taken down if they violate the social media company's terms of service.
During the debate, two congressmen became embroiled in a heated discussion.
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