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Introduced
01/06/2026
01/06/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
03/12/2026
03/12/2026
Passed
05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/26/2026
05/26/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to local government cyber security; creating s. 282.31855, F.S.; creating the Local Government Cybersecurity Protection Program within the Florida Digital Service, to be administered by the Florida Digital Service; providing the purpose of the grant program; requiring the Florida Digital Service to enter into certain data-sharing agreements with local governments for a specified purpose; requiring the Florida Digital Service to administer the grant program based on specified criteria to provide information technology commodities and services to local governments for a specified purpose; requiring the Florida Digital Service to contract for information technology commodities and services and award such commodities and services to local governments; establishing preference for certain counties under the grant program; requiring grants to be annually awarded by a certain date; authorizing local governments to purchase information technology commodities and services under specified criteria; providing local governments are responsible for all costs associated with such purchases; requiring the Florida Digital Service to prepare and submit a specified report to the Governor's Office of Policy hb1085 -03-er2026 Legislature and Budget and the chairs of the legislative appropriations committees; authorizing the Florida Digital Service to apply for and accept certain funds or grants; providing for future repeal unless saved by the Legislature through reenactment; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Local Government Cybersecurity Protection Program within the Florida Digital Service, a state agency responsible for managing technology initiatives, to help local governments protect themselves from cyber threats like ransomware. The program will provide information technology (IT) commodities and services, which are the hardware, software, and related services needed for cybersecurity, to eligible local governments to improve their risk management programs. The Florida Digital Service will enter into data-sharing agreements with local governments to gather and analyze security information, and will contract for and award these IT commodities and services, prioritizing counties that are considered fiscally constrained, meaning they have limited financial resources. Local governments can also purchase these IT commodities and services directly through contracts managed by the Florida Digital Service, even if they don't receive a grant, but they will be responsible for all associated costs. The Florida Digital Service is required to report annually on the program's progress, including grant awards and funding, and is authorized to accept federal funds. This program is set to expire on July 1, 2031, unless the Legislature reenacts it.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education, Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee (House), State Affairs Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2026-115 (on 05/26/2026)
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