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HB 485

An Act amending Title 71 (State Government) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in boards and offices, providing for Office of Information Technology.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Borowski and 16 co-sponsors

Pennsylvania bill creates new state Office of Information Technology to manage government IT operations and infrastructure across state agencies.

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Bill Summary · HB 485

Legislative bill overview

HB 485 proposes to establish an Office of Information Technology within Pennsylvania's state government structure under Title 71. The bill amends the existing framework governing state boards and offices to create this new IT-focused administrative entity, though the specific powers and responsibilities of this office are not detailed in the available information.

Why is this important

State IT offices oversee critical infrastructure including cybersecurity, data management, and technology systems that serve millions of residents and manage sensitive government operations. Creating a dedicated office signals intent to modernize Pennsylvania's technological governance, potentially improving efficiency of services and data protection—or it could represent bureaucratic reorganization with limited practical impact depending on implementation.

Potential points of contention

  • Budgetary implications: The cost of establishing and staffing a new office during tight state budgets, versus consolidating IT functions within existing agencies
  • Scope of authority: Unclear whether this office will have advisory, regulatory, or enforcement powers over other state agencies' IT decisions
  • Redundancy concerns: Potential overlap with existing IT functions scattered across state departments, raising questions about whether consolidation or creation of new hierarchy is the real goal

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

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