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FL S0576
Bill
Status
Introduced
11/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
- Creates the Local Government Cybersecurity Protection Program within the Florida Digital Service to help local governments defend against cybersecurity threats, including ransomware incidents
- Requires the Florida Digital Service to enter into data-sharing agreements with local governments to facilitate collection, analysis, and exchange of security-related information
- Authorizes the program to provide information technology commodities and services directly to local governments for developing cybersecurity risk management programs
- Gives preference in awarding grants to fiscally constrained counties, with grants to be awarded by October 1 of each year
- Effective date of July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Local Government Cybersecurity
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/HB 1085
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/18/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government2/12/2026
Full Bill Text
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