The bill establishes the Local Government Cybersecurity Protection Program within Florida State University (FSU), aimed at assisting local governments in mitigating cybersecurity threats, including ransomware incidents. FSU will administer the program, which includes entering into data-sharing agreements with local governments and the Florida Digital Service to facilitate the collection and exchange of security-related information. The program will provide information technology commodities and services to local governments based on objective eligibility and evaluation criteria, with a preference for fiscally constrained counties.

Additionally, the bill mandates that grants be awarded to eligible local governments by October 1 of each year and allows FSU to apply for and accept federal funds to support the program. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.