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Montana legislature passes bill banning TikTok in state

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The Montana legislature passed a bill on Friday to ban TikTok in the state, sending the legislation to Gov. Greg Gianforte's desk.

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Apr 13, 2023
Montana lawmakers vote to completely ban TikTok in the state
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Apr 15, 2023Newest
Montana legislature passes bill banning TikTok in state
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Seattle Times
A plan to ban TikTok in Montana is a preview for the rest of the U.S. (opens Seattle Times)
Published Apr 12, 2023
Seattle Times's feed description
Federal lawmakers are pushing for an outright ban of TikTok on U.S. soil. Montana might beat them to it.
NBC News
Montana close to becoming 1st state to completely ban TikTok (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 12, 2023
NBC News's feed description
Montana’s proposal, which has backing from the state’s GOP-controlled Legislature, is more sweeping than bans in nearly half of all U.S. states.
CNN
Montana lawmakers vote to completely ban TikTok in the state (opens CNN)
Published Apr 13, 2023
CNN's feed description
Montana became the first US state on Friday to pass legislation banning TikTok on all personal devices, sending a bill to Gov. Greg Gianforte prohibiting TikTok from operating within state lines and barring app stores from offering TikTok for downloads.
Digital Journal
TikTok faces ban in Montana as US backlash continues (opens Digital Journal)
Published Apr 13, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
The US state of Montana on Thursday was on the verge of implementing a total ban on TikTok, after a proposal passed a key hurdle in the state's
Wfmy News 2
Montana could ban TikTok entirely. Here's how it would work. (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Apr 13, 2023
Wfmy News 2's feed description
Lawmakers from both parties have raised concerns about data privacy, but have offered no evidence that the app's owners are providing data to China.
The Hollywood Reporter
TikTok Set to Be Banned In Montana, Which Would Be First State to Take Action (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Apr 13, 2023
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description
App stores will no longer be allowed to offer the app starting in 2024. Users who already have the app can continue using it.
Variety
Montana Passes Bill Banning TikTok, Which Vows to Fight Legislation (opens Variety)
Published Apr 13, 2023
Variety's feed description
Montana would become the first state in America to fully ban TikTok starting in 2024, after the state's legislature passed a bill banning the app.
CBS News
Montana becomes first state to pass bill completely banning TikTok (opens CBS News)
Published Apr 13, 2023
CBS News's feed description
The ban would be more sweeping than the ones in place in nearly half the states and the federal government, which prohibit TikTok on government devices.
Washington Times
Montana is close to enacting a first-in-nation ban on TikTok (opens Washington Times)
Published Apr 13, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
A bill to bar TikTok in Montana cleared a key hurdle and is on track to reach Gov. Greg Gianforte after a final vote Friday in a test case for efforts to outlaw the app nationwide.
NBC News
Montana on cusp of becoming first state to block TikTok downloads (opens NBC News)
Published Apr 13, 2023
NBC News's feed description
The news comes amid mounting concerns over the app among lawmakers over security concerns with its Chinese owners.
Wall Street Journal
Montana Lawmakers Approve Statewide Ban on TikTok (opens Wall Street Journal)
Published Apr 13, 2023
Wall Street Journal's feed description
Supporters of the first-of-its-kind-bill expect legal challenges if the governor signs the legislation.
Engadget
Montana is about to become the first state to ban TikTok (opens Engadget)
Published Apr 13, 2023
Engadget's feed description
Montana's legislature passed a bill requiring app stores to block the app in the state..
Gizmodo
Montana Just Passed the First State TikTok Ban (opens Gizmodo)
Published Apr 13, 2023
Gizmodo's feed description
The first-of-its-kind law bans TikTok on devices in Montana and paves the way for copycat legislation in other states.
amNewYork
Montana likely to become 1st state to completely ban TikTok | amNewYork (opens amNewYork)
Published Apr 14, 2023
amNewYork's feed description
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers moved one step closer Thursday to passing a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state, a move that’s bound to face
UPI
Montana legislature passes bill banning TikTok in state (opens UPI)
Published Apr 14, 2023
UPI's feed description
The Montana legislature passed a bill on Friday to ban TikTok in the state, sending the legislation to Gov. Greg Gianforte's desk.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Montana Lawmakers Pass Bill to Ban TikTok (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Apr 14, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
The bill now goes to the desk of Montana Governor Greg Gianforte for approval, though TikTok is expected to take action to prevent the ban from becoming law.
New York Post
Montana becomes first state to pass bill banning TikTok (opens New York Post)
Published Apr 14, 2023
New York Post's feed description
The state House voted 54-43 to pass the bill, which goes further than prohibitions in place in nearly half the states and the US federal government that prohibit TikTok on government devices.
Delaware Public Media
Montana becomes 1st state to approve a full ban of TikTok (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Apr 14, 2023
Delaware Public Media's feed description
Montana's bill goes farther than bans in nearly half of the states that target devices on state-issued devices. Instead, Montana's legislation makes it illegal for anyone to download TikTok.
BizPac Review
Montana votes to banish TikTok from the state, but critics say ‘enforcement won’t work’ (opens BizPac Review)
Published Apr 14, 2023
BizPac Review's feed description
Montana lawmakers have become the first in the nation to pass legislation that would completely banish TikT from Big Sky Country, prohibiting the app from operating on […]
Forbes
Montana Bans TikTok: Here’s Why It’s Probably Unenforceable (opens Forbes)
Published Apr 14, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Critics of the ban say it does not effectively prevent Montana residents from using the social media app.
Foxla
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban TikTok statewide (opens Foxla)
Published Apr 14, 2023
Foxla's feed description
Montana lawmakers have given final passage to a bill banning the social media app TikTok in the state.
The Daily Caller
Montana Legislature Votes To Ban TikTok Entirely (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Apr 14, 2023
The Daily Caller's feed description
The Montana house of reps voted 54-43 to pass legislation banning TikTok from operating within state lines and preventing residents from downloading the app.
MyNorthwest
Montana lawmakers pass bill to ban social media app TikTok (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Apr 14, 2023
MyNorthwest's feed description
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana lawmakers gave final passage Friday to a bill banning the social media app TikTok from operating in the state, a move that's
Al Jazeera
Montana legislators vote to ban popular social media app TikTok (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 14, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
The vote is likely to lead to legal challenges as US politicians express concerns over the app’s ties to China.
The Guardian
Montana legislators pass bill banning TikTok from operating in state (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 14, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Measure against popular app now awaits signature of Republican governor but is expected to face legal challenges

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