State Finance and Procurement - Local Cybersecurity Preparedness and Response Plan and Assessment - Repeal

HB 209 repeals a Maryland law requiring counties, local school systems, and health departments to create or update cybersecurity preparedness plans and complete assessments. The bill removes Section 3.5-405 of the State Finance and Procurement article, which mandated these specific cybersecurity planning and assessment requirements. This change eliminates a duplicative obligation for local governments, as noted in the bill's purpose. The repeal takes effect on July 1, 2025, with related sections being renumbered to maintain legal continuity.