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 and outlines that the Florida Digital Service will secure and manage federal grants to support the initiative.
Furthermore, the bill authorizes the Department of Management Services to adopt rules for implementing the program, with a focus on promoting 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.