Department of Information Technology Services; require all state agencies to use for computer equipment and services.

HB 575 would have required all Mississippi state agencies and institutions of higher learning to use the Mississippi Department of Information Technology Services (MDITS) for all information technology needs, including computer equipment, data storage, and retrieval. The bill removed existing exemptions that allowed some agencies to contract directly with third-party vendors and expanded the definition of "agency" to include all state institutions. This centralized procurement approach aimed to streamline IT services, enhance cybersecurity coordination through MDITS' Enterprise Security Program, and eliminate redundant spending across state operations. The bill died in committee in 2026 and never became law.