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NY A04746
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Durso
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AI Summary
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Creates a cyber security enhancement program within the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services to upgrade cyber security in local governments, including villages, towns, and cities with populations of one million or less
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Establishes a cyber security enhancement fund with $5 million transferred from the general fund, plus any additional grants or financial assistance from government agencies
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Places the fund under joint custody of the state comptroller and commissioner of taxation and finance
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Prohibits state and local governments from using taxpayer money to pay ransoms in response to ransomware attacks, effective January 1, 2028
Legislative Description
Creates a cyber security enhancement fund to be used for the purpose of upgrading cyber security in local governments, including but not limited to, villages, towns and cities with a population of one million or less; restricts the use of taxpayer moneys in paying ransoms in response to ransomware attacks.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026