Montana legislators pass bill banning TikTok from operating in state

Measure against popular app now awaits signature of Republican governor but is expected to face legal challenges

Montana lawmakers gave final passage on Friday to a bill banning the social media app TikTok from operating in the state, a move that is bound to face legal challenges but also serve as a testing ground for the TikTok-free America many national lawmakers have envisioned.

The measure now goes to the Republican governor, Greg Gianforte, for his consideration.