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AR HB1666

Bill

Status

Passed

4/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Stephen Meeks

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Origin

House of Representatives

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Arkansas Self-Funded Cyber Response Program as secondary to any existing insurance a participating governmental entity may have, with the program used to reimburse entities for cyberattack-related losses

  • Removes the "cyber response panel" definition and the board's requirement to create such a panel, eliminating the multi-entity procurement process for cyberattack assistance

  • Caps program coverage at $50,000 maximum for participating governmental entities (counties, municipalities, and school districts) that have not met minimum cybersecurity standards established by the board

  • Repeals provisions making participating governmental entities legally liable for civil rights violations or tortious conduct by public officials or employees under this program

  • Requires the cyber response contact to provide prompt notice and detailed reports to the board following a cyberattack, with coverage determinations made in consultation with the board when feasible

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Arkansas Self-funded Cyber Response Program.

Last Action

Notification that HB1666 is now Act 656

4/16/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Technology & Legislative Affairs3/10/2025
Advanced Communications and Information Technology3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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