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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
06/27/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Makes a council assess why public bodies are not able to get cybersecurity in- surance. Tells the council to submit a report on its findings. Creates a fund. (Flesch Read- ability Score: 62.9). Digest: Makes a council study the use of cybersecurity insurance for public bodies. Tells the council to submit a report on its findings. Creates a fund. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.0). Requires the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council to study the use of cybersecurity insurance for public bodies. Directs the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council to conduct assessments to address the reasons why public bodies in this state are unable to meet cybersecurity in- surance coverage requirements. Directs the advisory council to submit findings to the interim committees of the Legislative Assembly related to information management and technology not later than December 31, 2025 September 30, 2026 . Establishes the Oregon Cybersecurity Resilience Fund. Appropriates moneys in the fund to the Higher Education Coordinating Commission for distribution to the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence to assist public bodies with cybersecurity insurance requirements and cybersecurity vulnerabilities, training and incidents. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Oregon Cybersecurity Advisory Council to conduct comprehensive assessments of cybersecurity challenges facing public bodies in Oregon, specifically focusing on why these organizations struggle to obtain cybersecurity insurance. The council is mandated to submit a detailed report to legislative committees by September 30, 2026, potentially including legislative recommendations. Additionally, the bill establishes the Oregon Cybersecurity Resilience Fund, which will be financed through donations, legislative appropriations, and other sources. The fund will be used by the Higher Education Coordinating Commission to support the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence in helping public bodies address cybersecurity vulnerabilities, meet insurance requirements, provide cybersecurity training, and develop strategies for preventing, responding to, and recovering from cyberattacks and data breaches. The bill includes a sunset provision that repeals the assessment requirement on January 2, 2027, and declares an emergency, meaning it will take effect immediately upon passage to address urgent public safety and technological security concerns.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)
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