The bill amends existing legislation regarding the cybersecurity services initiative in South Dakota by appropriating $7,000,000 from the general fund to the Office of the Attorney General for the purpose of creating this initiative. The previous language specifying that the initiative was solely for counties and municipalities has been revised to include nonprofit utilities and utilities operated by political subdivisions, thereby broadening the scope of eligible entities.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the funds must be used exclusively to enhance cybersecurity for the newly included entities, as well as for administrative costs associated with the effective use of these funds. The language has been updated to clarify that the disbursement of moneys should align with the specific needs of the projects, ensuring that the cybersecurity needs of the state are prioritized.