{"id":221948,"date":"2026-05-28T15:34:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/michigan-bill-would-require-cybersecurity-plans-for-solar-energy\/"},"modified":"2026-05-28T15:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-28T19:50:13","slug":"michigan-bill-would-require-cybersecurity-plans-for-solar-energy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testing.news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/28\/michigan-bill-would-require-cybersecurity-plans-for-solar-energy\/","title":{"rendered":"Michigan bill would require cybersecurity plans for solar energy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Michigan bill would require cybersecurity plans for solar energy<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.michigansthumb.com\/news\/article\/michigan-solar-cybersecurity-bill-22281040.php<\/a><\/p>\n

Publish Date: 2026-05-28 15:34:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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Using an unordered list, summarize the following article with between 4 and 8 key points. A new bill was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives that would add new cybersecurity requirements for solar farms.\u00a0Michigan House Bill 6011 was introduced last Thursday, and it would require operators of solar energy facilities to create and implement cybersecurity measures. \u00a0According to the bill, operators of qualifying solar facilities would be required to maintain \u201creasonable security measures\u201d to protect \u201csafety-critical systems\u201d from cyberattacks that could impair safe operations. The bill requires operators to implement a risk-based cybersecurity and resilience program aligned with recognized standards such as guidance from either the National Institute of Standards and Technology or the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.\u00a0The cybersecurity program may include cyber risk identification, access controls, network\/system segmentation, supply-chain risk management and periodic review and testing.\u00a0Operators would also have to maintain an incident response plan that coordinates with emergency responders. However, the bill states that these notifications do not impose new duties or liabilities on emergency responders.\u00a0If a cybersecurity incident were to happen, for a \u201cmaterial cybersecurity incident,\u201d operators must notify the Michigan State Police and the local emergency management coordinator within 24 hours of discovery, when practicable.\u00a0\u00a0Within 72 hours, operators must provide a written high-level summary that avoids disclosing sensitive security details.\u00a0The Attorney General may request documentation only when tied to a specific incident or complaint. It explicitly forbids routine or programmatic audits.\u00a0The bill said that knowingly or recklessly violating the section could result in civil fines up to $25,000 per day per violation. The Attorney General would have to provide notice and up to 30 days to cure violations before seeking penalties.\u00a0The bill was introduced by Representative Reggie Miller (D-District 31) and was cosponsored by four other Democrats. The bill was referred to Committee on Communications and Technology.\u00a0
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