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MississippiSB 26542026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

State Security Operations Center; create within the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services.

Sponsored By: Bart Williams (Republican)

Signed by Governor

Accountability, Efficiency, TransparencyTechnology

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

New state center runs cybersecurity

Beginning July 1, 2026, the state creates a State Security Operations Center inside ITS. It runs statewide cyber monitoring, alerts, threat detection, and incident response. It supports statewide security policy and carries out ITS’s security duties. State agencies covered by statewide cybersecurity rules receive these centralized services.

Threat sharing and yearly reports to leaders

Beginning July 1, 2026, the SSOC can share threat information and coordinate with the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security, federal centers, and other partners. Each year, by January 1, the SSOC sends a report to ITS leadership and top state officials. The report covers operations, incidents and responses, challenges, resource needs, and goals.

Cybersecurity talent pipeline with colleges

Beginning July 1, 2026, the SSOC can partner with Mississippi public universities and community colleges to build a Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Program. The program supports training and job pathways for the statewide cybersecurity workforce. The law does not set funding or program details.

Tighter cyber rules for state agencies

Beginning July 1, 2026, state agencies must follow statewide cybersecurity policies, standards, and controls. They must report suspected incidents to the Enterprise Security Program and the SSOC within ITS deadlines. They must cooperate with monitoring and fixes and carry out actions required by the Chief Information Security Officer. If an agency does not comply, ITS can add oversight, limit access to ITS systems, and charge fees until compliance is restored. The ITS Executive Director may issue rules and standards to run these requirements.

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Bart Williams

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bradford Blackmon

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 340 • No: 0

House vote • 3/25/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 117 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/25/2026

Conference Report Adopted

Yes: 52 • No: 0

House vote • 3/5/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 119 • No: 0

Senate vote • 2/4/2026

Passed As Amended

Yes: 52 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by Governor

    4/1/2026legislature

  2. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/26/2026House

  3. Enrolled Bill Signed

    3/26/2026Senate

  4. Conference Report Adopted

    3/25/2026Senate

  5. Conference Report Adopted

    3/25/2026House

  6. Conference Report Filed

    3/24/2026Senate

  7. Conference Report Filed

    3/24/2026House

  8. Conferees Named Ford (54th),Ford (73rd),Porter

    3/12/2026House

  9. Conferees Named Williams,Blackmon,DeLano

    3/11/2026Senate

  10. Decline to Concur/Invite Conf

    3/10/2026Senate

  11. Returned For Concurrence

    3/6/2026House

  12. Passed As Amended

    3/5/2026House

  13. Amended

    3/5/2026House

  14. Title Suff Do Pass As Amended

    3/3/2026House

  15. Referred To Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency

    2/6/2026House

  16. Transmitted To House

    2/6/2026Senate

  17. Passed As Amended

    2/4/2026Senate

  18. Amended

    2/4/2026Senate

  19. Committee Substitute Adopted

    2/4/2026Senate

  20. Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub

    1/28/2026Senate

  21. Referred To Technology

    1/19/2026Senate

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