Bill > H7732

This bill authorizes the Secretary of State and the Board of Elections to conduct a comprehensive cybersecurity assessment of Rhode Island's election systems and facilities, including the voter registration system, voting equipment, mechanisms for transmitting election results, and electronic poll books. The bill also establishes an Election Systems Cybersecurity Review Board to review the assessments and provide a security analysis with recommendations to improve the cybersecurity of the election systems and facilities. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State to offer annual cybersecurity training to local boards of canvassers. Lastly, the bill creates a Cybersecurity Incident Response Group, led by the Governor, to establish communication protocols and long-term policy planning related to cybersecurity threats affecting state and municipal agencies.

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