Hall's first measure would enhance Michigan’s cybersecurity capabilities in light of a performance audit last year. | Cerner
Hall's first measure would enhance Michigan’s cybersecurity capabilities in light of a performance audit last year. | Cerner
Two House Bills sponsored by State Rep. Matt Hall (R-Marshall) have been referred to Senate committees for further consideration.
The two measures, House Bills 5426 and 4910, will increase government and critical infrastructure cybersecurity and crackdown on individuals intentionally falsifying their need for an emotional support animal. House Bill 4910 was referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform this month and House Bill 5426 was referred to the Committee on Energy and Technology this month as well.
House Bill 5426 would enhance Michigan’s cybersecurity capabilities in light of a performance audit last year. The audit showed deficiencies and weaknesses in the ability for the Michigan Cyber Civilian Corps to aid local governments in the event of a cyberattack.
House Bill 4910 would crackdown on people who falsify the need for an emotional support animal and sets more strict penalties.
"This is about closing a loophole in current law that has led to abuse by people who are falsifying the need for an emotional support animal,” Hall said in a release. “It is unacceptable that people – as well as some unscrupulous health care providers – are committing fraud by lying about a mental or emotional disability. While these individuals may feel their actions are harmless, what they are really doing is denigrating those who actually have a need for such a companion and putting apartment and condo associations in a tough spot when administering rules. This is a serious problem that we are tackling through common-sense solutions.”
Hall, previously an attorney, is the elected representative for the 63rd District in the Michigan House of Representatives.
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