Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires contracts for information technology commodities in the state of Pennsylvania.

Highlights:

• Requires the procurement of endpoint devices to have services and solutions and be capable of being configured to meet the National Institute of Standards and Technology (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that guidelines and industry best practices apply to endpoint devices, services, and solutions for being procured (Sec. 1). 

• Defines “endpoint device” as any internet-capable computer hardware device on a transmission control protocol or internet protocol network (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes that the contract shall only apply to a contract entered into on or after the effective date (Sec. 2). 

• Authorizes the act to take effect 60 days after passing (Sec. 3). 

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