The US state of Wyoming has voted to ban TikTok, a move that would make the app unavailable in the state

Key Highlights :

1. Montana has passed a bill banning TikTok in the state.

2. The bill goes further than prohibitions in place in nearly half the states and the US federal government that prohibit the video-sharing app on government devices.

3. The measure now goes to Republican Governor Greg Gianforte for his consideration.

4. The bill's supporters "have admitted that they have no feasible plan for operationalising this attempt to censor American voices and that the bill's constitutionality will be decided by the courts".

     Montana has passed a bill banning TikTok in the state. The bill, which was introduced in the state legislature in March, was passed by the state’s Senate on Tuesday and now goes to the House for final approval. If it is passed, the bill will make it illegal to produce, sell, distribute, or possess any TikTok app in the state.

     TikTok is a mobile app that is predominantly used for video recording and sharing. The app has been criticized for its negative impact on social media and its impact on children. The app is also known for its “challenges,” which are short videos that encourage users to perform various stunts.

     The bill has been met with criticism from some parents and advocates for children. They argue that the app is a way for children to spend too much time on their phones and that it is addictive. They also argue that the challenges are inappropriate for children and can lead to dangerous behavior.

     Others argue that the app is a way for children to communicate with each other and that it is better than other forms of communication that children may use, such as texting. They also argue that the app is not as harmful as some people make it out to be.

     The bill is likely to be controversial and will likely be challenged in court. If it is passed, it will be the first state in the United States to ban the app.

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