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This bill aims to increase cybersecurity in Maine by establishing several key provisions. It requires the Chief Information Officer to maintain lists of prohibited companies and technologies that pose national security risks or risks to the security and safety of U.S. persons. The bill prohibits state agencies, local governmental entities, and the legislative and judicial branches from contracting with or using the listed companies, technologies, and services, with some exceptions for law enforcement and waivers in certain circumstances. The bill also requires bidders for state contracts to certify they are not foreign adversary business entities, with penalties for false certifications, and voids certain existing contracts. Finally, the bill authorizes the state Department of Administrative and Financial Services to adopt rules to implement the new cybersecurity chapter.

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https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=877&snum=131