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HB886Introduced in the House

State government; prohibit state agencies and local government entities from responding to ransomware activity

IntroducedHouse Governmental Affairs

Introduced by Stacey Evans, District 57

What does this bill do?

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Official description

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding state government, so as to prohibit state agencies and local government entities from responding to ransomware activity; to require that state agencies and local government entities report ransomware activity to the Georgia Technology Authority; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Where it stands

House Second Readers

April 4, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. House Hopper

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Second Readers

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