Removing the expiration of provisions relating to moving cybersecurity services under the chief information technology officer of each branch of government.

HB 2271 removes an expiration date for cybersecurity requirements that were set to end on July 1, 2026, making these provisions permanent. The bill requires each branch of Kansas state government to appoint a chief information security officer (CISO) responsible for developing a cybersecurity program meeting federal standards, ensuring annual employee training, and coordinating with federal cybersecurity agencies for annual audits. It also mandates that audit results remain confidential and not subject to public disclosure under Kansas' open records laws.