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FL S0480
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations
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AI Summary
- Creates the Division of Integrated Government Innovation and Technology (DIGIT) within the Executive Office of the Governor to serve as the state's lead entity for information technology governance, replacing the Florida Digital Service from the Department of Management Services through a type two transfer
- Establishes that the DIGIT director serves as the state chief information officer, appointed by the Governor with Senate confirmation, requiring at least 10 years of IT management experience including 5 years in executive leadership roles
- Designates the Northwest Regional Data Center at Florida State University as the state data center for all state agencies, requiring agencies to evaluate the center's services before procuring third-party cloud computing and prohibiting service termination without specified written notice
- Requires state agency inspectors general to annually review and report on whether agency IT practices comply with DIGIT standards, with consolidated reports due to the Governor and Legislature by December 1 each year
- Mandates DIGIT to develop statewide IT policies, enterprise architecture standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and conduct biennial comprehensive risk assessments, while providing oversight for IT projects and supporting state agency technology planning efforts
Legislative Description
Information Technology
Last Action
CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time
2/18/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/6/2026
Full Bill Text
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