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OK HB2790

Cybersecurity; The Oklahoma Hospital Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2023; definitions; affirmative defense; industry framework; effective date.


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Introduced
02/06/2023
In Committee
04/13/2023
Crossed Over
03/23/2023
Passed
04/20/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/26/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to cybersecurity; creating the Oklahoma Hospital Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2023; providing definitions; creating requirements for affirmative defense; recognizing industry framework; providing for severability; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Cybersecurity

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Oklahoma Hospital Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2023, establishes new requirements for hospitals in Oklahoma to create and maintain a written cybersecurity program that conforms to industry-recognized frameworks like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. If a hospital meets these requirements, it can use this as an affirmative defense against any tort claims arising from a data breach involving personal or restricted information. The bill also provides for severability and an effective date of November 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/26/2023 (on 04/26/2023)

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