House bill would codify governor—s cybersecurity roles, create statewide response and municipal support

Oct 21, 2025

Sponsors of House Bill 475 told the Technology Innovation Committee the bill would codify the governor—s 2022 executive order, make the state cybersecurity strategic advisor position permanent, require annual assessments of municipal cyber readiness, and authorize contracting with certified Ohio cybersecurity firms to assist local governments; the

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Representatives Mohammed and White presented sponsor testimony on House Bill 475 on Oct. 14, saying the bill would codify the governor's 2022 executive order and create a permanent, statewide framework to assess municipal cybersecurity and respond to incidents.

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