Montana Lawmakers Approve Statewide Ban on TikTok

Montana lawmakers approve first-of-its-kind bill to ban TikTok across the state, setting the stage for future court battles that could determine the fate of the popular, Chinese-owned social-media app in the US.

April 16, 2023 . 5:01 PM

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Montana lawmakers approve first-of-its-kind bill to ban TikTok across the state.
Bill prohibits TikTok from operating within the state, and would also bar app stores from offering TikTok within the state.
The ban would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2024.
Supporters expect legal challenges if the governor signs the legislation.
Critics including the ACLU say the bill amounts to censorship and violates free-speech rights.