2025 SESSION
INTRODUCED
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SENATE BILL NO. 1374
Offered January 13, 2025
Prefiled January 13, 2025
A BILL to direct the Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security to convene a work group to determine the feasibility of establishing a centralized Continuity of Operations framework across all state agencies for use when an emergency has been declared; report.
PatronSuetterlein
Referred to Committee on Rules
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. 1. The Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security shall convene a work group to study the feasibility of establishing a centralized Continuity of Operations framework across all state agencies mandating the creation and regular updating of agency-specific continuity plans. In conducting its study, the work group shall include consideration of standardized guidelines for digital infrastructure upgrades, remote work capabilities, and staff training on emergency procedures. Such work group shall consist of state agency representatives from each of the Governor's secretariats. Such work group shall complete its work and report its findings and recommendations to the General Assembly no later than November 30, 2025.