MACo Associate Director Kevin Kinnally testified in support of  HB 1024 – Criminal Law – Public Safety – Interference With Agencies and Services – Prohibitions before the House Judiciary Committee. This bill will update state laws to protect against telephone misuse and sophisticated cyber-attacks that pose a significant threat to the security and stability of Maryland’s Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) system.

From the MACo Testimony:

As Maryland accelerates its move toward NG911, proper safeguards are necessary to protect against new and evolving cyber threats, including denial-of-service attacks and intrusions by malicious hackers.

. . . By strengthening state laws to protect against growing and evolving cyber threats, HB 1024 will enhance public safety communications in Maryland and in our local communities.

Follow MACo’s advocacy efforts during the 2020 legislative session on MACo’s Legislative Tracking Database.