CYBERSECURITY-INFORMATION TECH Senate SponsorsSen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. and Steven M. Landek 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die 5 ILCS 140/7from Ch. 116, par. 20720 ILCS 1370/1-65 new20 ILCS 1370/1-70 new20 ILCS 1370/1-75 new20 ILCS 1375/5-2520 ILCS 1375/5-30 new30 ILCS 105/5.930 new30 ILCS 500/55-25 newAmends the Freedom of Information Act. Modifies the exemptions from inspection and copying concerning cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Amends the Department of Innovation and Technology Act. Authorizes the Department of Innovation and Technology to accept grants and donations. Creates the Technology, Education, and Cybersecurity Fund as a special fund in the State treasury to be used by the Department of Innovation and Technology to promote and effectuate information technology activities. Requires a local government official or employee to be chosen to act as the primary point of contact for local cybersecurity issues. Amends the Illinois Information Security Improvement Act. Requires the Secretary of Innovation and Technology to establish a cybersecurity liaison program to advise and assist units of local government and school districts concerning specified cybersecurity issues. Provides for cybersecurity training for employees of counties, municipalities, and school districts. Amends the Illinois Procurement Code. Provides that State agencies are prohibited from purchasing any products that, due to cybersecurity risks, are prohibited for purchase by federal agencies pursuant to a United States Department of Homeland Security Binding Operational Directive. Amends the State Finance Act to provide for the Technology, Education, and Cybersecurity Fund. 2/14/2020SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 2/14/2020SenateFirst Reading 2/14/2020SenateReferred to Assignments 2/25/2020SenateAssigned to Telecommunications and Information Technology 2/27/2020SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Steven M. Landek 3/4/2020SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Elgie R. Sims, Jr. 3/4/2020SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments 3/5/2020SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Telecommunications and Information Technology 3/18/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 2, 2020 3/25/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2020 3/25/2020SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 7, 2020 4/12/2020SenatePursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 4/12/2020SenateSenate Committee Amendment No. 1 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments 4/16/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 30, 2020 4/23/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 7, 2020 4/23/2020SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 15, 2020 4/30/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 15, 2020 4/30/2020SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 22, 2020 5/7/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 22, 2020 5/7/2020SenateRule 2-10 Third Reading/Passage Deadline Established As May 29, 2020 5/15/2020SenateRule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2020 1/13/2021SenateSession Sine Die