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This bill establishes the North Carolina Cybersecurity and Quantum Resilience Study Commission, a 21-member group composed of representatives from state agencies, private and public sectors, academia, and the general public, tasked with investigating the potential cybersecurity risks posed by emerging quantum computing technologies. The Commission will conduct a comprehensive review of state IT systems and critical infrastructure, focusing on vulnerabilities in legacy encryption methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography, and assess potential threats to Internet of Things (IoT) and smart city technologies. With a $250,000 budget, the Commission will collaborate with local universities and industry experts to research quantum-resistant cryptographic techniques, develop a roadmap for transitioning to quantum-safe encryption methods, and create recommendations for legislative, regulatory, or administrative actions. By July 1, 2026, the Commission will submit a detailed report to the General Assembly outlining its findings and proposed strategies, with sensitive information being kept confidential. The Joint Legislative Committee on Information Technology will monitor the Commission's progress, and the General Assembly will review the report to determine potential future actions during the 2026 Regular Session.

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