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GA HB1133

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Don Parsons

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all Georgia state and local government agencies from paying any ransom in response to a cyber attack
  • Defines "agency" broadly to include all three branches of state government, counties, municipal corporations, school districts, political subdivisions, and regional authorities
  • Exempts entities acting as providers of wholesale or retail electric or gas service, including municipal utilities serving as conduits for electric or gas service
  • Amends Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding new Code section 50-1-10
  • Takes effect immediately upon the Governor's approval or upon becoming law without such approval

Legislative Description

State government; paying ransoms in response to cyber attacks; prohibit state agencies

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/12/2020

Full Bill Text

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