By requiring companies to verify the identity and age of ALL users, Florida’s HB 1 would compromise online privacy, forcing people to turn over sensitive personal data to access protected speech online. The legislation would also remove a lifeline for at-risk youth who have the most to gain from social media engagement, disproportionately harming the already marginalized.

Recognizing that danger, representatives from Florida are clamoring to raise the alarm about the unintended consequences of HB 1.

So why are some legislators still supporting this dangerous bill?