CS/SB 692: Cybersecurity Standards and Liability
GENERAL BILL by Governmental Oversight and Accountability ; Leek
Cybersecurity Standards and Liability; Prohibiting local governments from imposing certain cybersecurity standards or processes on vendors; providing that a local government, a covered entity, or a third-party agent that complies with certain requirements is not liable in connection with a cybersecurity incident under certain circumstances; requiring covered entities and third-party agents to implement revised frameworks, standards, laws, or regulations within a specified timeframe in order to retain protection from liability, etc.
Effective Date: Upon becoming a law
Last Action: 1/29/2026 Senate - CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Last Action: 1/29/2026 Senate - CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Governmental Oversight and Accountability (GO)
- Judiciary (JU)
- Appropriations (AP)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/2/2025 | Senate |
• Filed |
| 12/16/2025 | Senate |
• Referred to Governmental Oversight and Accountability; Judiciary; Appropriations |
| 1/13/2026 | Senate |
• Introduced |
| 1/21/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Governmental Oversight and Accountability, 01/26/26, 3:30 pm, 110 Senate Building |
| 1/26/2026 | Senate |
• CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability; YEAS 5 NAYS 4 |
| 1/27/2026 | Senate |
• Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute) |
| 1/28/2026 | Senate |
• Now in Judiciary |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate |
• CS by Governmental Oversight and Accountability read 1st time |
