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SC H3375

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Guffey

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all South Carolina state agencies, departments, institutions of higher learning, political subdivisions, and school districts to prohibit their electronic devices from accessing websites and applications that threaten cybersecurity from foreign and domestic threats, specifically naming TikTok and other Chinese-owned applications

  • Directs the Department of Administration to adopt procedures to implement these restrictions for executive agencies and secure the state from such threats

  • Authorizes the Department of Administration to assist other covered agencies and departments with cybersecurity protections upon request

  • Defines "electronic device" broadly to include computers, cellular telephones, and any computer-like instruments that enable access to electronic communication, remote computing, or location information services

  • Takes effect upon Governor's approval

Legislative Description

Government electronic devices

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/5/2024

Full Bill Text

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