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IN HB1274

IN HB1274
Volunteer cyber civilian corps.


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Introduced
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/18/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/09/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Volunteer cyber civilian corps. Establishes the Indiana cyber civilian corps program (program). Provides that the program includes civilian volunteers who have expertise in addressing cybersecurity incidents and may volunteer at the invitation of the office of technology (office) to provide rapid response assistance to a client in need of expert assistance during a recognition of a potential vulnerability that could lead to a cybersecurity incident. Requires the office to develop and administer the program. Provides that the work product of a cyber civilian corps volunteer or advisor, including any information voluntarily submitted to the volunteer or advisor, is exempt from disclosure. Provides that a cyber civilian corps volunteer or advisor is immune from tort liability for an injury to a person or damage to property that occurred while deployed and acting on behalf of the office if certain conditions are met.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Indiana cyber civilian corps program, which includes civilian volunteers with cybersecurity expertise who can provide rapid response assistance to state agencies, political subdivisions, and state educational institutions during cybersecurity incidents or potential vulnerabilities. The bill outlines the requirements for becoming a cyber civilian corps volunteer or advisor, including a criminal background check, and provides immunity from tort liability for the volunteers and advisors under certain conditions. The bill also exempts the work product and certain information obtained by the program from public disclosure. Overall, the bill aims to create a system of civilian cybersecurity volunteers to assist government entities in addressing cybersecurity threats.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means pursuant to House Rule 127 (on 01/18/2022)

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