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AR SB4

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stubblefield

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Origin

Senate

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Extends the prohibition to contractors of the state who cannot download or use TikTok on state-owned devices or state-leased equipment.

  • Defines TikTok as a social media platform owned by Chinese company ByteDance with data collection capabilities including internet browsing data, keystrokes, and location information.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Agencies & Governmental Affairs1/9/2023

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