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H06212022 Regular SessionSigned into law

Amends existing law to provide that certain cybersecurity records are exempt from disclosure.

PUBLIC RECORDS -- Amends existing law to provide that certain cybersecurity records are exempt from disclosure.

PUBLIC RECORDS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This proposed legislation is designed to meet the cybersecurity needs of Idaho and its political subdivisions. For ease of use, the proposal creates a new exception in the Public Records Act to exempt material related to the nature, location, or function of cybersecurity devices, systems, or programs utilized by a governmental entity. Additionally, the proposal will allow a governmental deliberative body such as a city council or board of county commissioners to enter executive session as allowed by the Idaho Open Meetings Law to discuss the nature, location, or function of cybersecurity devices, systems, or programs.

HOW THEY VOTED

house Chamber· Feb 28, 2022

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
48 Yea
20 Nay
2 absentPassed by 40 votes

ABSENT / NOT VOTING (2)

LATEST ACTION

Reported Signed by Governor on March 25, 2022 Session Law Chapter 232 Effective: 03/25/2022

BILL INFO

Session
2022
Chamber
house
Status date
Mar 31, 2022

LINKS

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