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AR SB4
Bill
Status
5/1/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gary Stubblefield
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state entities and employees from downloading, using, or visiting TikTok on state-owned devices or state-leased equipment, including mobile devices, cellphones, and laptops.
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Extends the prohibition to contractors of the state who cannot download or use TikTok on state-owned devices or state-leased equipment.
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Defines TikTok as a social media platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance with data collection capabilities including internet browsing data, keystrokes, and location information.
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Cites cybersecurity concerns and warnings from the FBI Director regarding TikTok's data collection practices and potential access by the Communist Party of China to user information.
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Makes violation of the prohibition a Class violation offense subject to criminal conviction.
Legislative Description
To Prohibit A Public Entity From Using The Tiktok Application Or Visiting The Tiktok Website On A State-owned Device Or State-leased Equipment.
Last Action
Sine Die adjournment
5/1/2023