The state of Florida has initiated a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the company is not adhering to the state's child safety law, which prohibits children under 14 from creating social media accounts. The lawsuit, filed on June 15, 2026, alleges that TikTok allows 13-year-olds in Florida to use the platform and misleads parents regarding the associated risks. Additionally, TikTok is accused of not requiring parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to sign up, which is a requirement under Florida's social media law. This law, known as HB3, was set to take effect on January 1, 2025, but has faced legal challenges, including a federal judge blocking its implementation.
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Florida files lawsuit against TikTok for alleged violations of child safety law
Florida has filed a lawsuit against TikTok, alleging the platform violates the state's child safety law by allowing children under 14 to create accounts and failing to require parental consent for older minors. The lawsuit was filed on June 15, 2026, and follows legal challenges to the law set to take effect in 2025.
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Florida sues TikTok for allegedly violating its social media ban for kids
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