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Introduced
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
In Committee
04/15/2024
04/15/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes a "New Jersey Cybersecurity Task Force" to assess and make recommendations to the Executive Branch and the Legislature on how to address the growing number of cybersecurity threats in the State against New Jersey residents and businesses. The task force recommendations, at a minimum, must address the best practices and procedures to: (1) identify potential cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities; (2) mitigate risk and prevent cyber breaches; and (3) recover from cybersecurity threats.Under the bill, the task force shall consist of 11 members as follows: (1) the Attorney General, or a designee; (2) the supervising officer of the High Tech Crimes Unit in the Department of Law and Public Safety, or a designee from the State Police; (3) the Director of the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, or a designee; (4) the Head of the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell; (5) the Senate President, or a designee; (6) the Speaker of the General Assembly, or a designee; and (7) five public members, appointed by the Governor, as follows: one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey League of Municipalities; one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Business and Industry Association; one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants; one person upon the recommendation of the New Jersey Association of School Administrators; and a faculty member from a higher education institution with expertise in information technology, data protection, and cybersecurity. The bill directs the task force to report its findings and recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature no later than one year following its initial organizational meeting. The task force would expire upon the submission of its report.
AI Summary
This joint resolution establishes the New Jersey Cybersecurity Task Force, a temporary 11-member group designed to address growing cybersecurity threats facing New Jersey's residents and businesses. The task force will be composed of key government officials, including the Attorney General, representatives from Homeland Security, State Police, and legislative leadership, along with five public members appointed by the Governor representing various organizations like municipalities, business associations, and academic institutions. The task force's primary objectives include developing best practices and procedures for identifying potential cybersecurity threats, mitigating risks to prevent cyber breaches, and creating strategies for recovery after cyber incidents. Members will serve without compensation (though public members can be reimbursed for expenses), and they must hold an initial organizational meeting within 45 days of the act's effective date, during which they will elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson. The task force is required to submit comprehensive findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of its first meeting, after which the task force will automatically dissolve. The Department of Law and Public Safety will provide administrative support to help the task force accomplish its critical cybersecurity assessment and recommendation goals.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 04/15/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SJR105 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/SJR/105_I1.HTM |
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