SB2636Introduced in the Senate
The Department of Cybersecurity; create.
Introduced by Tyler McCaughn, District 31
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Create The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Act; To Require The Governor To Appoint, With The Advice And Consent Of The Senate, An Executive Director Of The Department Of Cybersecurity; To Prescribe The General Powers And Duties Of The Department Of Cybersecurity And The Executive Director; To Authorize The Department Of Tourism To Have The Authority To Do What Is Necessary To Accomplish The Duties Prescribed Under This Act; To Create The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Fund; To Provide That The Department Of Finance And Administration, The Department Of Information Technology, And The State Personnel Board Shall Have The Powers Necessary In Carrying Out The Creation Of The Mississippi Department Of Cybersecurity Required By This Act; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
February 11, 2026
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Bill history
Referred To Government Structure
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Recommitted to Committee
Died In Committee
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