Commissioners told to adopt Butler County cybersecurity program required by state law

Dec 16, 2025

Staff asked the board to adopt a cybersecurity program and policies required by Ohio House Bill 96 (Section 9.64, Ohio Revised Code), noting the full plan is records‑exempt and an executive summary was provided; adoption is required before January 1 under the statute.

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County staff told commissioners they must adopt a Butler County cybersecurity program, including policies and an implementation plan, to comply with Ohio House Bill 96 and Section 9.64 of the Ohio Revised Code. Staff said they provided an executive summary to commissioners and offered to brief the board in more detail outside of open session; the complete plan and policies are exempt from public records per the statute.

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