Relating to information security; declaring an emergency.
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HB 4055 — Relating to information security; declaring an emergency.
Last action — In committee upon adjournment.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2026 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Requires a local government, local service district or special government body to notify and submit a report to the State Chief Information Officer within 48 hours of an information security incident or ransomware incident. Prescribes the information that a public body is required to report. Directs the State Chief Information Officer to establish a reporting system that allows a public body to submit a notification or report in a timely, secure and confidential manner. Directs the State Chief Information Officer to create a webpage to provide instructions on how to provide notification and submit a report. Requires the State Chief Information Officer to provide an annual report to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology on the information security incidents and ransomware incidents reported for the preceding year. Exempts information security incident or ransomware incident reports from disclosure under public records laws and allows for the sharing of information under certain circumstances. Becomes operative July 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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In committee upon adjournment.
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Public Hearing held.
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Referred to Information Management and Technology with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
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First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Sponsorship breakdown
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 4055 do?
- Requires a local government, local service district or special government body to notify and submit a report to the State Chief Information Officer within 48 hours of an information security incident or ransomware incident. Prescribes the information that a public body is required to report. Directs the State Chief Information Officer to establish a reporting system that allows a public body to submit a notification or report in a timely, secure and confidential manner. Directs the State Chief Information Officer to create a webpage to provide instructions on how to provide notification and submit a report. Requires the State Chief Information Officer to provide an annual report to the Governor and the Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology on the information security incidents and ransomware incidents reported for the preceding year. Exempts information security incident or ransomware incident reports from disclosure under public records laws and allows for the sharing of information under certain circumstances. Becomes operative July 1, 2026. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
- What is the current status of HB 4055?
- This bill died with 2026 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HB 4055?
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