The proposed bill aims to prohibit the use of the TikTok application and website on state-owned devices or state-leased equipment in Arkansas. It introduces a new section to the Arkansas Code, defining key terms such as "state employee," "state entity," and "state-owned device or state-leased equipment." The bill outlines legislative findings that highlight concerns regarding cybersecurity, data collection practices of TikTok's parent company ByteDance, and potential risks posed by the Communist Party of China accessing user data. It emphasizes the necessity of maintaining cybersecurity within state government operations.

Under the new provisions, both state entities and employees, as well as contractors working with the state, are explicitly prohibited from downloading or using TikTok on state-issued devices. Violations of this prohibition would result in a conviction for the individual involved. The bill reflects a growing trend among various government entities to restrict TikTok usage due to national security concerns and aims to safeguard sensitive information from potential foreign influence.