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Senate committee advances bill to screen government operational-technology for malware

Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Standing Committee · February 18, 2026
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Summary

The committee unanimously recommended third substitute House Bill 165, which requires government entities and special districts to use tools to detect and shield malware in operational-technology components of water, communications and electrical systems; DTS funding is available to assist smaller entities.

The Senate Transportation, Public Utilities, Energy and Technology Standing Committee on Thursday voted to recommend third substitute House Bill 165 to the full Senate. The bill requires government entities and special districts to apply tools that detect malware and shield operational-technology components used in water, communications and electrical systems, and authorizes DTS funding to help smaller entities…

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