H.B. 542: Multi-factor Authentication Amendments

What the bill does

Did not pass both chambers; the bill was filed on March 6, 2026.

This bill repeals a section related to government cybersecurity.

• Repeals a section related to government cybersecurity

The description and list come from the bill's own long title as recorded by the Legislature. Read the official bill. The Ledger takes no position on it.

Subjects: Technology · Division of Technology Services · Internet Protocols · Government Records · Public Utilities and Technology · Legislative Operations · Department of Government Operations · Government Operations (State Issues) · Sunsets and Repealers · Data and Cyber Security

How it moved

1. February 11, 2026 · House1st reading (Introduced)Rules Committee
2. March 6, 2026 · Housefiledfile for bills not passed

Steps as the Legislature recorded them; clerical and fiscal-staff entries are left out. Numbers such as 54-14-7 are yeas, nays and absent.

Fiscal note

The Legislative Fiscal Analyst's note on H.B. 542 found no material cost or revenue effect for the state, local governments or businesses.

Bill overview

Sponsor: Jon Hawkins

Legislature passed-list status: Not available in the saved metadata.

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Latest recorded action

filed
Action date: March 6, 2026

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Recorded floor votes

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Ledger coverage

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