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NJ S510
NJ S510Prohibits download or use of TikTok application on any State-issued electronic device.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits the download or use of the social media application TikTok and visiting the TikTok Internet website, or that of any successor application or service, on State-issued electronic devices. On November 17, 2022, FBI Director Christopher Wray testified before the United States House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee that TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, present a significant security risk to the people of New Jersey and the United States. TikTok collects massive amounts of user data, which can be accessed by ByteDance employees. This includes employees in ByteDance's offices in China. Director Wray also testified that Chinese law allows the government to access data obtained from companies headquartered there. This combination of access and Chinese law may expose Americans to the risk of data collection and influence campaigns by the Chinese government. By prohibiting TikTok on State-issued devices, this bill protects the people of New Jersey and the State government from these security risks. The bill also provides an exception for law enforcement officers using TikTok in investigative activities. The Attorney General will establish guidelines for the appropriate use of TikTok as an investigative tool.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits any New Jersey state agency, officer, or employee, as well as any contractor with the state, from downloading or using the social media application TikTok or visiting its website on any electronic device owned or leased by the state, including cell phones, computers, and tablets. This measure is a response to concerns raised by the FBI Director regarding TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, and its potential to allow the Chinese government access to user data and engage in influence campaigns, posing a security risk to the state and its residents. Violators of this prohibition will be considered disorderly persons, facing fines up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to six months, or both. However, an exception is made for law enforcement officers who may use TikTok for investigative purposes, with the Attorney General tasked with establishing guidelines for such use.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S510 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/510_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/510_I1.HTM |
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