Maryland HB1335 mandates a study on IT and cybersecurity staffing and compensation in state agencies.

Maryland HB1335 requires the Department of Information Technology to hire a third-party entity to conduct an independent study on the recruitment, retention, and compensation of information technology and cybersecurity professionals in state agencies. The study must compare compensation with federal, local, and private sector positions, evaluate the impact of salary adjustments, and recommend improvements for recruitment and retention. The study is due by November 1, 2027, and will be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly.

Maryland HB1335 mandates a study on IT and cybersecurity staffing and compensation in state agencies.

Maryland HB1335 requires the Department of Information Technology to hire a third-party entity to conduct an independent study on the recruitment, retention, and compensation of information technology and cybersecurity professionals in state agencies. The study must compare compensation with federal, local, and private sector positions, evaluate the impact of salary adjustments, and recommend improvements for recruitment and retention. The study is due by November 1, 2027, and will be submitted to the Governor and the General Assembly.