Bill Summary for S 562 (2025-2026)

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Mar 27 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
Senate Bill 562 (Public) Filed Tuesday, March 25, 2025
AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE NORTH CAROLINA CYBERSECURITY AND QUANTUM RESILIENCE STUDY COMMISSION AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.
Intro. by Theodros, Salvador, Chaudhuri.

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Establishes the North Carolina Cybersecurity and Quantum Resilience Study Commission (Commission) to investigate the impact of quantum computing technologies on the security of state systems, legacy encryption methods, and critical infrastructure. Outlines the composition of the 21-person commission, with seven appointed members from the Governor, seven from the President Pro Tempore, and seven from the Speaker of the House, along with the required qualifications for appointment.

Charges the Commission with reviewing state IT systems for vulnerabilities, evaluating and assessing risks, and providing a roadmap and recommendations for necessary legislative, regulatory, and administrative measures to bolster cybersecurity.

Requires the Commission to submit a report with recommended actions to the General Assembly no later than July 1, 2026. Appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to the NCGA to fund the work of the Commission and permits the Commission to explore potential partnerships or federal grant opportunities to supplement research and study efforts.

Calls for the Commission to be convened within 30 days of the enactment of the act. Allows the chair and vice-chair of the Commission to jointly designate information as sensitive and not a public record under GS 132-1.

Specifies that the Joint Legislative Committee on Information Technology will monitor the Commission’s progress and the General Assembly will review the Commission’s report for any necessary actions during the 2026 Regular Session.