S.408

No High Risk Apps/Gov't Networks & Devices

Chamber Passed·5/7/25

North Carolina S408 prohibits the use of TikTok and WeChat on government devices and during state-funded programs.

North Carolina S408 prohibits state and local government employees, contractors, and participants in state-funded programs from downloading, using, or accessing TikTok and WeChat on government-issued devices or during participation in state-funded programs. The bill also requires the removal of these applications from government devices within 30 days of enactment. However, it allows prosecutorial and law enforcement agencies to access these applications for official purposes. The Departments of Information Technology and Public Safety must develop guidelines for such access by March 1, 2025.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 47–0 · May 7, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

May 6, 2025

12:00 PM

State and Local Government Hearing

May 6, 2025

12:00 PM

State and Local Government Hearing

History

May 8, 2025

Senate

Special Message Sent To House

May 8, 2025

House

Special Message Received From Senate

May 8, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading