2017 House Bill 4508 / Public Act 132

Create a “cyber civilian corps"

Introduced in the House

April 25, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Brandt Iden (R-61)

To create a state “cyber civilian corps" to organize civilian volunteers with relevant experience who would provide “rapid response assistance” to a municipal, educational, nonprofit, or business entity that needs help dealing with a cybersecurity incident.

Referred to the Committee on Communications and Technology

May 23, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

June 13, 2017

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

Received in the Senate

June 14, 2017

Referred to the Committee on Environment, Energy, and Technology

Sept. 19, 2017

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 10, 2017

Passed in the Senate 36 to 0 (details)

To create a state “cyber civilian corps" to organize civilian volunteers with relevant experience who would provide “rapid response assistance” to a municipal, educational, nonprofit, or business entity that needs help dealing with a cybersecurity incident.

Received in the House

Oct. 10, 2017

Oct. 17, 2017

Passed in the House 104 to 3 (details)

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Oct. 26, 2017