Attorney General James Uthmeier Proposes the Safe Screens Act to Protect Minors on App Stores, Social Media Platforms, and AI Chatbots

View PDF Release Date Oct 22, 2026 Contact Communications Phone (850) 245-0150 Courtesy of the Office of the Attorney General TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Attorney General James Uthmeier proposed the Safe Screens Act, legislation that requires age determination and parental consent before minors download or buy apps, imposes protective design defaults on social media accounts for ages 14–17, and bars AI chatbots from providing minors features that simulate companionship, encourage harm, generate sexual content, or claim to be human. “Parents deserve real control, and companies must design for safety, not addiction,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier . “Florida already prohibits social media accounts for anyone under 14, and the Eleventh Circuit just upheld that law. The Safe Screens Act goes further. If you invite Florida’s children onto your platform, you have a duty to keep them safe.” “Attorney General James Uthmeier is a visionary when it comes to protecting children in Florida,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd . “He steadfastly keeps their safety and security as a top priority. It takes the power and determination of an Attorney General to keep large social media and gaming compa

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