Nine new laws take effect in Florida in 2025

Lazaro Aleman ECB Publishing, Inc. Most of the 200 bills that Florida legislators passed in the 2024 session and that the governor signed into law went into effect on the first days of July or October. Nine of the 200 bills, however, went into effect on New Year’s Day 2025. Following is a list of the new laws, which touch on social media bans, first responder safety and financial exploitation, among other topics. House Bill 3, titled Social Media Restrictions for Children, prevents those 14 years of age and younger from using social media accounts, absent their parents’ consent. The law also requires parental consent for 15-year-olds’ use of social media. The law defines social