The bill establishes the Local Government Cybersecurity Protection Program within the Florida Digital Service, aimed at providing local governments and law enforcement with access to cybersecurity programs and software to safeguard against cybersecurity threats and ransomware incidents. It mandates that all local governments participate in the program and apply to the Florida Digital Service using a prescribed application form. Additionally, the bill prioritizes fiscally constrained counties for participation in the program.
Furthermore, the Florida Digital Service is tasked with securing and administering federal grants to support the program's objectives. The Department of Management Services is authorized to adopt rules to implement the program, which must promote intergovernmental cooperation, collaboration, and information sharing to enhance the protection of digital enterprise data. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.