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HB 1219

An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for information technology; establishing the Office of Information Technology and the Information Technology Fund; providing for administrative and procurement procedures and for the Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee; imposing duties on the Office of Information Technology; providing for administration of Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network; and imposing penalties.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Bryan Cutler and 3 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania establishes centralized Office of Information Technology with dedicated fund to manage state IT systems, cybersecurity, and radio networks under new oversight committee.

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Bill Summary · HB 1219

Legislative bill overview

HB 1219 establishes a new Office of Information Technology within Pennsylvania state government and creates an accompanying Information Technology Fund to manage the state's IT infrastructure and cybersecurity. The bill also creates a Joint Cybersecurity Oversight Committee, grants the new office administrative and procurement authority, and consolidates management of the Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network under this new structure.

Why is this important

State governments increasingly face cybersecurity threats, aging IT systems, and fragmented technology management across agencies. Creating a centralized IT office could improve system efficiency, reduce vulnerabilities, and standardize procurement—though it also concentrates significant technological authority in one entity. The bill directly affects how Pennsylvania manages critical digital infrastructure that supports everything from healthcare licensing to tax collection.

Potential points of contention

  • Centralization of power: Consolidating IT authority could improve coordination but may reduce agency autonomy and create a single point of failure for state digital systems
  • Funding mechanism: The creation of an IT Fund requires identifying revenue sources, which could mean new fees on agencies or taxpayers, or reallocation from existing budgets
  • Cybersecurity oversight structure: The Joint Cybersecurity Committee's actual authority, composition, and enforcement powers aren't detailed in this summary, raising questions about whether oversight will be meaningful or merely advisory

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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