Bill
SB 1487
Overview: SB 1487 is a bill related to protecting the resiliency of the Commonwealth's critical infrastructure.Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to enhance the Comm
Overview: SB 1487 is a bill related to protecting the resiliency of the Commonwealth's critical infrastructure.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of this bill is to enhance the Commonwealth's ability to prepare for and respond to threats to its critical infrastructure, such as natural disasters, cyber attacks, and other disruptions.
Key Provisions:
- Requires the Governor to develop and implement a comprehensive critical infrastructure resiliency plan
- Establishes a Critical Infrastructure Resiliency Council to advise the Governor on infrastructure protection and resilience strategies
- Authorizes the Governor to declare a critical infrastructure emergency and take necessary actions to respond to threats
- Provides funding for infrastructure upgrades and resilience-building measures
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- The Commonwealth government and its agencies responsible for critical infrastructure management
- Owners and operators of critical infrastructure assets, such as utilities, transportation systems, and communication networks
- The general public, who rely on the continued functioning of the Commonwealth's critical infrastructure
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been passed by indefinitely in the Rules committee with a letter, indicating that it will not be considered further in the current legislative session
- The next steps would be for the bill to be reintroduced in a future session or for the Governor to take executive action to address critical infrastructure resilience
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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