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A 7611

Establishes the digital government modernization initiative and the digital government enhancements pilot program

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Keith Brown and 4 co-sponsors

Establishes a state digital government modernization initiative and a digital government enhancements pilot program to modernize and test online government services.

HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
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Bill Summary · A 7611

Summary of Bill A 7611 – Digital government modernization initiative and digital government enhancements pilot program

Basic information

  • Bill number: A 7611
  • Title: Establishes the digital government modernization initiative and the digital government enhancements pilot program
  • Status: HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
  • Introduced: April 1, 2025
  • Classification: Bill
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Matthew Slater
    • Cosponsors: Robert Smullen, Angelo J. Morinello, David McDonough, Keith Brown

Legislative timeline and actions

  • 2025-04-01: Referred to Governmental Operations (two entries)
  • 2025-05-20: Held for Consideration in Governmental Operations (two entries)

What the bill would do (based on the title and standard content of similar measures)

  • Purpose and scope (as indicated by the title): Create a state-level initiative aimed at modernizing digital government services and establishing a pilot program to enhance digital government capabilities.
  • Core aims likely addressed (not enumerated in available text):
    • Improve accessibility and usability of government services online
    • Modernize information technology and digital platforms across agencies
    • Pilot new digital tools, processes, or platforms in selected agencies or programs
    • Promote more efficient, data-driven government operations

Note: The exact provisions, descriptions of programs, participating agencies, funding sources, and implementation details are not provided in the information available. A full reading of the bill text would be required to enumerate precise measures.

Potential provisions you might expect (typical for this type of bill)

While not specified in the summary data, bills establishing modernization initiatives and pilots commonly include:
- Governance and oversight structure (which department or office leads the initiative)
- Authorization of funding or appropriation mechanisms
- Eligibility criteria and participation requirements for agencies
- Objectives, performance metrics, and reporting requirements
- Details of the digital enhancements pilot program (duration, location, scope, evaluation criteria)
- Data privacy, cybersecurity, and compliance considerations
- Procurement, vendor engagement, and interoperability standards
- Sunset or renewal provisions and progress reviews

Potential impact and stakeholders

  • Directly affected: State government agencies undergoing digital modernization; information technology and digital services staff; vendors and contractors supporting digital transformation efforts.
  • Beneficiaries: Residents and businesses who rely on improved, more accessible online government services; taxpayers potentially benefiting from more efficient service delivery.
  • Policy implications: Depending on enacted provisions, could influence state IT governance, procurement practices, and how digital services are deployed and evaluated.

Administrative and procedural notes

  • The bill is currently in the Governmental Operations committee stage with a hold for consideration as of May 20, 2025. If advanced, it would proceed to floor consideration and potential enactment, subject to amendments and budgetary approvals.

Conclusion

Bill A 7611 proposes creating a digital government modernization initiative and a digital government enhancements pilot program to modernize and test elevation of digital services within state government. The exact statutory text would clarify the scope, funding, timelines, and specific agencies involved. Stakeholders should monitor future committee actions and the eventual full bill language for precise provisions.

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

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