State Cybersecurity Program Requirements and CISO Authority
Summary
West Virginia Governor signed HB5638 into law on April 1, 2026, establishing requirements for the state's cybersecurity program and defining the authority and responsibilities of the state Chief Information Security Officer. The bill clarifies the process for cybersecurity program reviews across state agencies. The legislation passed with overwhelming legislative support, receiving unanimous House passage (93-0) and Senate passage (34-0) before final House concurrence (96-1).
What changed
HB5638 establishes a formal framework for West Virginia's cybersecurity program, codifying the authority of the state Chief Information Security Officer to conduct program reviews and ensuring consistent cybersecurity standards across all state agencies. The bill outlines specific responsibilities for agency compliance with cybersecurity requirements and establishes review processes.
State government agencies subject to this legislation must ensure their IT security programs align with the newly codified CISO requirements and participate in any required cybersecurity program reviews. Private sector entities providing technology services to West Virginia state government may face new contractual or compliance requirements as agencies implement the bill's provisions. The legislation represents a structural enhancement to state government cybersecurity governance.
What to do next
- State agencies must review and update cybersecurity programs to comply with new CISO requirements
- Government IT departments should monitor for implementing regulations from the state CISO
- Vendors providing services to West Virginia state agencies should assess alignment with new cybersecurity standards
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ChangeBridge / West Virginia / HB5638 Signed by Governor HB5638 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-14
Relating to the requirements of the state’s cyber security program and responsibilities and authority of the state chief information security officer
The purpose of this bill is to clarify the authority and responsibilities of the state chief information security officer and outline the process for cybersecurity program reviews.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Daniel Linville (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-25 H To Governor 3/25/26 2026-03-14 S To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-14 S House Message received 2026-03-14 H Completed legislative action 2026-03-14 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-14 H House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 644) 2026-03-14 H House received Senate message 2026-03-12 S Senate requests House to concur 2026-03-12 S Passed Senate (Roll No. 514) 2026-03-12 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-12 S On 3rd reading 2026-03-11 S Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote) 2026-03-11 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-11 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-10 S Read 1st time 2026-03-10 S Immediate consideration 2026-03-10 S Reported do pass, with amendment 2026-03-04 S To Government Organization 2026-03-04 S To Government Organization 2026-03-04 S Introduced in Senate 2026-03-02 H Communicated to Senate 2026-03-02 H Passed House (Roll No. 251) 2026-03-02 H Read 3rd time 2026-03-02 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-27 H Read 2nd time 2026-02-27 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-26 H Read 1st time 2026-02-26 H On 1st reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-25 H Do pass 2026-02-20 H Markup Discussion 2026-02-17 H To House Energy and Public Works 2026-02-17 H Introduced in House 2026-02-17 H To Energy and Public Works 2026-02-17 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-03-02 Passed House (Roll No. 251) Yea: 93 Nay: 0 2026-03-12 Passed Senate (Roll No. 514) Yea: 34 Nay: 0 2026-03-14 House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 644) Yea: 96 Nay: 1
Committee Referrals
2026-02-17 H Energy and Public Works 2026-03-04 S Government Organization
Amendments
2026-03-10 hb5638 s gov am _1 3-10 2026-03-10 hb5638 s gov am _1 3-10 adopted Adopted
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