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BILL NUMBER:A10648
Title of bill
An act to amend the state technology law, in relation to prohibited internet use in state agencies
Purpose or general idea of bill
Requires state agencies and authorities to install software that denies access to pornographic sites and will provide alerts to management when an employee attempts to access such sites.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. The state technology law is amended by adding a new section 203-a
Justification
Recent events and the ongoing problem concerning child pornography on the internet have required the need for greater oversight of internet users. This legislation seeks to require all state agencies, authorities and management agencies hired by the state to utilize soft- ware that will identify those employees who attempt to visit or view child pornography and like websites from their work computers. In addi- tion, this legislation will also require that all agencies and authori- ties install additional software that will prohibit employees access to the same websites mentioned above.
Prior legislative history
A11429 of 2006; A5728 of 2008; A4581 of 2009
Fiscal implications
Unknown
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the one hundred eightieth day after it shall have become law; provided however, that effective immediately, the addition, amendment and/or repeal of any rule or regu- lation necessary for the implementation of this act on its effective date is authorized and directed to be made and completed on or before such effective date.
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