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Committee considers vulnerability disclosure program for state election systems; Secretary of State urges caution for voter database
Summary
A bill establishing a vulnerability disclosure program for state electronic systems was presented. Secretary of State David Scanlon said he supports an incremental program but urged excluding the new voter registration database from initial testing until implementation and stabilization are complete.
Representative (name on record) introduced a bill to establish a vulnerability disclosure program (a "bug‑reporting" framework) for state electronic systems, citing cybersecurity best practices recommended by CISA and other bodies. He said the bill had been amended in committee to address concerns raised by the Secretary of State and others.
Secretary of State David Scanlon testified he is “conceptually in support” of a vulnerability disclosure program but urged caution about…
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