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This bill addresses the prohibition of TikTok and related applications on state-owned electronic devices and networks in Pennsylvania. Specifically, the bill defines key terms such as "electronic device" (a device capable of downloading and accessing unauthorized applications), "state-owned" (devices purchased with state money), and "unauthorized application" (TikTok or any successor application developed by ByteDance Limited). Within three months of the bill's effective date, state employees and officials will be prohibited from downloading, installing, or accessing TikTok on state-owned electronic devices or state wireless networks. The bill provides an exception for individuals engaged in law enforcement activities, security interests, security research, or risk mitigation actions. This legislation appears to be part of a broader trend of government restrictions on TikTok due to concerns about data privacy and potential national security risks associated with the app's Chinese ownership. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving state agencies and employees time to comply with the new restrictions.

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https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2025&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=376