OH SB52

Establishes the Ohio Cyber Reserve as a civilian reserve force under the Ohio organized militia to educate and protect state and local government entities, critical infrastructure including election systems, and businesses from cyber attacks.

Requires the Secretary of State to appoint a chief information security officer to advise on information security matters.

Makes the Secretary of State a member of the Homeland Security Advisory Council established by the Director of Public Safety.

Requires boards of elections to audit election results following general and primary elections in even-numbered years, with audits to begin no earlier than six days after declaring official results and be completed within 21 days (or 14 days if a recount occurred).

Appropriates $100,000 for fiscal year 2020 and $550,000 for fiscal year 2021 to the Adjutant General for Ohio Cyber Reserve operations, and $75,000 annually to the Secretary of State for election audit reimbursement to counties.