SB2096

MDITS and SOS; require to establish minimum cybersecurity standards for SEMS.

Complete·3/19/26

Mississippi SB2096 mandates cybersecurity standards for the Statewide Elections Management System.

Mississippi SB2096 requires the Mississippi Department of Information and Technology Services to establish minimum cybersecurity standards and policies for county registrars and election commissioners. These standards aim to ensure the integrity of Mississippi's voter registration and election data. The Department must establish these standards no later than January 1, 2027. The bill also mandates assessments of adherence to these policies, ensuring confidentiality of the assessment results except for auditing purposes.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

51 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

R

History

Mar 19

Approved by Governor

Mar 16

Senate

Enrolled Bill Signed

Mar 16

House

Enrolled Bill Signed