HB 21-1236 Summary

• Modernizes Colorado's information technology statutes to reflect current technology environment by broadening definitions of "information technology" to include future technologies like audio, video, and graphics transmission alongside traditional equipment and systems.

• Establishes new definitions and reorganizes IT governance structures, including creating roles for state IT personnel, defining "major information technology projects," and clarifying delegation of authority from the chief information officer to state agencies under specific conditions.

• Expands the Colorado cybersecurity council by adding representatives from municipal governments, counties, and the Secretary of State to develop whole-of-state cybersecurity approaches and coordinate with local governments.

• Creates an interdepartmental data protocol framework and government data advisory board to promote secure data-sharing between state agencies while prioritizing privacy protection and compliance with federal laws like HIPAA and FERPA.

• Consolidates and relocates various IT-related provisions scattered across statutes into a unified section 24-37.5-102 definitions section for clarity and easier reference.