DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 633 Engrossed 2020 Regular Session Freiberg
Abstract: Requires certain state agency officials and employees to complete annual cybersecurity
awareness training.
Proposed law provides that the Dept. of State Civil Service shall create and implement cybersecurity
awareness training for state and local agency officials and employees and contractors who have
access to their agency's information technology assets. Additionally provides that each new state and
local agency official or employee with such access shall complete cybersecurity awareness training
within the first 30 days of employment. An agency head shall verify and report to the Dept. of State
Civil Service on the completion of cybersecurity training by such agency employees and contractors.
The agency head shall periodically require an internal review to ensure compliance. The cost of the
cybersecurity awareness training shall be paid by agencies employing state classified employees, by
means of fees generated by the program, and by means of any other funds made available to the
Dept. of State Civil Service through the federal government, nonprofit corporations, or any other
source, public or private. Provides that the department shall make the training available to local
agencies at minimal cost.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 42:1267)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on House and Governmental
Affairs to the original bill:
1. Add provision to specify that reports on the completion of training be submitted to the
Dept. of State Civil Service.