DeSantis signs âBig Techâ bill with new rules for Facebook, Twitter The legislation would make it illegal for large technology companies to remove candidates for office from their platforms in the run up to an election. Â Â Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday to make it harder for social media companies to punish users who violate terms of service agreements. [ CARL JUSTE | Miami Herald ] Published 1 hour ago Updated Just now MIAMI â Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican who is positioning himself for reelection next year, signed legislation on Monday at Florida International University in Miami that aims to crack down on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Amazon out of concern that they are conspiring against conservatives and their free speech.