An Act relative to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires Massachusetts public employees to undergo annual cybersecurity training. The emergency preamble indicates that the law is necessary to immediately address cybersecurity and artificial intelligence concerns. The bill aims to improve the state’s cybersecurity posture by ensuring public employees are adequately trained to protect against potential threats. It is linked to another bill, S.39, which focuses on protecting sensitive personal information from breaches.
Key provisions
- Requires annual cybersecurity training for Massachusetts public employees.
- Designates the Senate Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity as the reviewing committee.
- The bill is accompanied by S.39, addressing data breach protection.
- The emergency preamble highlights the urgency of the cybersecurity issue.
Who is affected
- Massachusetts public employees
- State government agencies
Notable changes
- Establishes a mandatory annual training requirement for public sector cybersecurity.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
Michael O. Moore
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