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LD 2092

An Act To Update Certain Terms And References Regarding Information Technology And Cybersecurity

132nd Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Sue Salisbury

Maine bill modernizes outdated IT and cybersecurity terminology in state law to match current industry standards and improve regulatory clarity.

Signed by Governor
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Bill Summary · LD 2092

Legislative bill overview

LD 2092 updates outdated terminology and references in Maine's information technology and cybersecurity laws to reflect current industry standards and practices. The bill appears to be a modernization effort to ensure state statutes use accurate, contemporary language in this rapidly evolving field.

Why is this important

Outdated terminology in IT and cybersecurity regulations can create confusion in enforcement, compliance, and legal interpretation. Updating these terms ensures state law remains relevant and effectively addresses current technological threats and capabilities that existed when original statutes were drafted.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of changes unclear: Without seeing the specific terminology updates, it's difficult to assess whether changes are purely linguistic or substantively alter regulatory requirements
  • Committee divided report: The "Divided Report" designation suggests lawmakers disagreed on the bill's merits or specific language, indicating internal legislative controversy
  • Implementation timing: Updates to cybersecurity definitions could affect ongoing state IT operations and vendor contracts if not carefully coordinated

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

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