Relating to the homeland security activities of certain entities, including the establishment and operations of the Homeland Security Division in the Department of Public Safety.
What changed between versions
Establishes a new Homeland Security Division within the Department of Public Safety to lead multi-agency homeland security efforts.
Requires the division to develop a system to identify and categorize critical infrastructure and conduct exercises to enhance public-private coordination.
Mandates the division to manage programs for protecting critical infrastructure from criminal actors and organizations.
Requires the division to operate a liaison officer program to train volunteers for collecting intelligence on threats to critical infrastructure.
Amends existing sections to require the Homeland Security Division to advise the governor on homeland security strategy implementation.
Requires the division to maintain a publicly accessible website and publish non-confidential assessments and reports.
Establishes procedures for handling sensitive information provided by private organizations, including notification requirements before disclosure.
Mandates the transfer of the Border Security Operations Center and Joint Operations and Intelligence Centers to the new Homeland Security Division.
Requires written agreements between transferring agencies and the department for the transfer of centers, including land, facilities, and equipment.
Sets the effective date of the Act as September 1, 2025.
