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IN SB0537
Bill
Status
1/17/2017
Primary Sponsor
Michael Delph
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AI Summary
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Adds definition of "electric power grid" to Indiana Code as the interconnected group of power lines and associated equipment for moving electric energy at high voltage between supply points and delivery points or lower voltage transformation locations.
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Requires the Indiana Department of Homeland Security's Division of Planning and Assessment to develop an emergency response plan for responding to attacks on or systematic failures of the electric power grid.
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Requires the division to develop standards for increasing the physical security of electric power grid locations and improving electric power grid redundancy.
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Effective date: July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Electric power grid security. Requires the division of planning and assessment of the Indiana department of homeland security to: (1) develop an emergency response plan for an attack on or systematic failure of the electric power grid; and (2) develop standards for increasing the physical security of the electric power grid.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation
1/17/2017