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House bill would codify governor—s cybersecurity roles, create statewide response and municipal support
Summary
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
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.
Representative Mohammed told the Technology Innovation Committee that the legislation would ensure municipalities have access to training, reliable communications and consistent state support when cyber incidents occur. He said the bill would permit the state to…
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