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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure to crack down on large social-media companies that block users from their platforms.
DeSantis made the issue a priority after former President Donald Trump was blocked from Facebook and Twitter after Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.
Taking aim at Silicon Valley, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a measure to crack down on large social-media companies that block users from their platforms.
DeSantis, who made the issue one of his top priorities during this year’s legislative session, described Florida as a “trailblazer” and said the bill would protect free speech.
DeSantis Signs Crackdown On Social Media Companies
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Theme park loophole creates way to skirt social media censorship bill
Under legislation, theme park owners would be exempt from new rules governing social media
Jake Stofan, Tallahassee correspondent
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Disney World could face new competition if social media companies take advantage of a loophole included in legislation aimed at cracking down on social media censorship, which awaits the governor’s signature.
The legislation, which has the backing of State Sen. Ray Rodrigues, creates new rules that companies must follow if they take steps to either censor, de-platform or shadow-ban Floridians and candidates seeking public office.
“I think this bill will ensure that the virtual square is open to all of Florida’s candidates and all Florida citizens,” he said.
Legislation that establishes new rules for the way elections are conducted in Florida has been passed by the State Legislature and is headed to the Governor s desk to be signed into law. Meanwhile, Hernando County Supervisor of Elections Shirley Anderson said her office is prepared to comply with what the measure requires.
In February, Gov. Ron DeSantis told supporters in West Palm Beach he would champion measures that would boost election transparency and ballot integrity by among other things disallowing so-called “ballot harvesting,” and requiring real-time reporting of voter turnout data at the precinct level.
Subsequently, SB 90 introduced by State Sen. Dennis Baxley (R-Ocala) and companion legislation filed in the House of Representatives by State Rep Blaise Ingoglia (R-Spring Hill) laid down rules intended to increase ballot integrity.