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MS SB2755

MS SB2755
ITS; create additional powers and responsibilities.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 25-53-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Create Additional Powers And Responsibilities For The Department Of Information Technology Services; To Authorize Its To Establish And Administer Procurement Lists For Certain Purposes; To Provide For Coverage Of Technology And Telecommunications Hardware Not Otherwise Available Through Procurement; To Authorize Award Of Certain Procurements Based On Best Value; To Require Its To Establish And Maintain A Manufacturer-based Procurement Framework For Cybersecurity Hardware, Cybersecurity Software, And Associated Services; To Provide For Establishment Of Cybersecurity Manufacturer-based Procurement Framework; To Provide That Any Cybersecurity Manufacturer Meeting Minimum Standards Shall Be Eligible For Inclusion In The Cybersecurity Manufacturer-based Procurement Framework; To Authorize Eligible Entities To Select Cybersecurity Products Or Services From Any Qualified Manufacturer Under The Framework; To Prescribe Eligible Users; To Stipulate That Procurements Under This Act Shall Remain Subject To Oversight By The Department Of Finance And Administration, The Public Procurement Review Board And The State Auditor; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill expands the powers and responsibilities of the Department of Information Technology Services (ITS) in Mississippi. It authorizes ITS to create and manage procurement lists for various technology and telecommunications items, including hardware not readily available through existing channels, and allows for procurements to be awarded based on "best value," meaning the selection isn't solely based on the lowest price but on a combination of factors. A significant provision is the requirement for ITS to establish a "manufacturer-based procurement framework" specifically for cybersecurity hardware, software, and related services, where any manufacturer meeting minimum standards will be eligible to participate, allowing eligible entities to choose from a wider range of qualified providers. The bill also clarifies that these new procurement methods will still be subject to oversight from the Department of Finance and Administration, the Public Procurement Review Board, and the State Auditor.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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