SB 179
Election cybersecurity.
Creates new compliance requirements or restricts common AI uses. Action needed.
TL;DR
Indiana Senate Bill 179 requires election officials to implement cybersecurity measures for voting systems and creates mandatory incident reporting. The bill, now signed into law, establishes specific security protocols that election technology vendors and local election boards must follow, including annual security assessments and real-time breach notifications.
How This Might Impact Your Business
Election technology vendors must conduct annual cybersecurity assessments and submit reports to the Indiana Secretary of State
Companies providing voting machines, ballot scanners, or election software must maintain cyber insurance policies with minimum coverage amounts
Vendors face suspension from state contracts if they fail to report security breaches within 24 hours
Local election boards using AI-powered tools for voter registration verification or ballot processing must document their security protocols
New certification requirements take effect for the 2024 election cycle, requiring vendors to update their compliance documentation by March 2024
Penalties include contract termination and liability for election disruptions caused by security failures
What Should You Do
Review all contracts with Indiana election boards to ensure cybersecurity insurance meets new state minimums
Schedule security assessments for any election technology products used in Indiana before March 2024 deadline
Establish 24-hour breach notification procedures with designated contacts at the Indiana Secretary of State's office
Document security protocols for any AI or automated systems used in election processes (voter verification, signature matching, etc.)
Who It Affects
Status Timeline
introduced
Signed by the Governor
March 21, 2020
introduced
Signed by the Governor
March 21, 2020
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