Florida attorney general proposes Safe Screens Act

What the proposal would do

Florida’s attorney general is proposing a Safe Screens Act focused on large technology companies and child safety. The proposal places responsibility on the technology industry, but its title alone does not establish which companies, online services or products would be covered.

Those definitions would matter because “Big Tech” is not, by itself, a precise legal category. Enforceable legislation would need to identify who must comply, what conduct is required or prohibited, and which users qualify for child-safety protections. The final text also would determine whether the measure covers social media platforms, app stores, device makers or other online businesses.

The proposal does not immediately change the rules governing technology companies in Florida. A proposed act must move through the state’s lawmaking process before it can create legal duties or penalties.

What happens next

The next formal step is legislative text setting out the Safe Screens Act’s scope and requirements. Florida lawmakers can consider, revise or reject proposed language through committees and floor action.

If legislation passes both chambers, it goes to the governor, who may sign it, veto it or allow it to become law without a signature. The Legislature can override a veto with the vote required by the Florida Constitution.

The bill text would also show which state agency would administer or enforce the policy, when any requirements would begin and what consequences companies could face for violations. Committee hearings and amendments would provide the clearest record of how lawmakers intend the child-safety policy to operate.