Lege Trend: Cyber Security State Volunteer Corps. Read the Bill.

State : Michigan

When did Michigan create its Cyber Security Volunteer Corps?  2013 under the Michigan Department of Technology, Management, and Budget

What did the 2017 amendment do? Michigan’s HB 4508  codifies the Corps and permits volunteers to bring cyber-defense services to nonprofit organizations, private businesses, educational groups, and other non-governmental associations.

What is required of volunteers?  Volunteers must undergo criminal background and FBI checks

Is there charitable immunity for the corps? Yes

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