The bill establishes the Local Government Cybersecurity Protection Program within the Florida Digital Service, aimed at assisting local governments in mitigating and defending against cybersecurity threats, including ransomware incidents. The program will be administered by the Florida Digital Service, which is responsible for entering into data-sharing agreements with local governments to facilitate the collection and exchange of security-related information. The Florida Digital Service will also administer the grant program based on objective eligibility criteria, providing information technology commodities and services to enhance local governments' cybersecurity risk management programs.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Florida Digital Service give preference to fiscally constrained counties when awarding grants and requires that grants be awarded by October 1 of each year. The Florida Digital Service is authorized to apply for and accept federal funds to support the grant program. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.