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MA H2728

MA H2728
Relative to cyber procurement insurance


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Jones of North Reading, a petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others that state agencies procuring information technology goods or services give preference to vendors that carry cybersecurity insurance. State Administration and Regulatory Oversight.

AI Summary

This bill requires state agencies procuring information technology goods or services to give preference to vendors that carry cybersecurity insurance. The bill does not preclude vendors without such insurance from submitting bids or being awarded contracts, but it establishes a preference for those with cybersecurity insurance coverage. The purpose of this legislation is to promote the use of cybersecurity insurance among vendors providing information technology products and services to the state.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5103 (on 11/06/2020)

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