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Bill would create bug-reporting program for election systems; Secretary of State seeks ability to fix before public disclosure

2159543 · January 28, 2025
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Summary

Representative Donald McFarland proposed HB 626 to create a vulnerability disclosure program for election-related electronic systems. The Secretary of State's office said it supports the concept but asked for a provision allowing the office to remediate discovered vulnerabilities before public disclosure.

House Bill 626 would direct the Secretary of State to implement a vulnerability disclosure program for specified election-related electronic systems so security researchers can report vulnerabilities and the state can address them. Representative Donald McFarland said the…

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