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 Bill Status of HB4444  101st General Assembly


Short Description:  CYBERSECURITY-INFORMATION TECH

House Sponsors
Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  2/18/2020HouseTabled

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
5 ILCS 140/7from Ch. 116, par. 207
20 ILCS 1370/1-65 new
20 ILCS 1370/1-70 new
20 ILCS 1370/1-75 new
20 ILCS 1375/5-25
20 ILCS 1375/5-30 new
30 ILCS 105/5.930 new
30 ILCS 500/55-25 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Freedom of Information Act. Modifies the exemptions from inspection and copying concerning cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act. Authorizes the Department of Innovation and Technology to accept grants and donations. Creates the Technology, Education, and Cybersecurity Fund as a special fund in the State treasury to be used by the Department of Innovation and Technology to promote and effectuate information technology activities. Requires a local government official or employee to be chosen to act as the primary point of contact for local cybersecurity issues. Amends the Illinois Information Security Improvement Act. Requires the Secretary of Innovation and Technology to establish a cybersecurity liaison program to advise and assist units of local government and school districts concerning specified cybersecurity issues. Provides for cybersecurity training for employees of counties, municipalities, and school districts. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that State agencies are prohibited from purchasing any products that, due to cybersecurity risks, are prohibited for purchase by federal agencies pursuant to a United States Department of Homeland Security Binding Operational Directive. Amends the State Finance Act to provide for the Technology, Education, and Cybersecurity Fund.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  1/31/2020HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  2/3/2020HouseFirst Reading
  2/3/2020HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/11/2020HouseMotion Filed - Table Bill/Resolution Pursuant to Rule 60(b), Rep. Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.
  2/18/2020HouseMotion Prevailed by Voice Vote
  2/18/2020HouseTabled

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