Bill > A04119

This bill amends the state technology law to prohibit state agencies, employees, and state contractors from downloading, using, or accessing the TikTok application or TikTok website on any government-issued electronic devices, including cell phones, laptops, and other internet-connected devices. The legislation aims to restrict TikTok access on state-owned or state-leased equipment, effectively banning the social media platform from use on any technology associated with New York state government operations. The bill is part of a broader trend of governmental concerns about potential data privacy and security risks associated with the Chinese-owned social media platform. The law would take effect immediately upon enactment, meaning state agencies and their employees would be required to comply with the TikTok ban as soon as the bill becomes law.

Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4119