House IT committee advances bill to broaden cybersecurity public‑records exemptions

Representative Connerly told the House Information Technology Committee that House Bill 7023 would expand existing cybersecurity public‑records and meeting exemptions so they apply to all state agencies rather than only to certain agencies. He warned that "the existing general cybersecurity exemption will repeal on 10/02/2026 if this bill does not become law."

The measure was presented without amendment, saw no public testimony and drew no questions from committee members during the floor discussion. Connerly closed debate after explaining the bill’s scope. The committee clerk then conducted a roll call and the chair announced that the bill would be reported favorably.

Supporters say the change is intended to preserve and standardize protections for cybersecurity information across state government. Opponents or concerns were not recorded during the committee discussion. The committee’s action means the bill will move forward in the legislative process for further consideration.

Action details: the committee chair directed the clerk to call the roll; members answered in the affirmative and the chair reported House Bill 7023 as "reported favorably." The transcript records affirmative responses from the roll call; no recorded opposing votes or abstentions were announced.