The proposed bill, known as the "Secure Telecommunications Act of 2024," aims to enhance the security of Arizona's telecommunications infrastructure by prohibiting the construction and operation of critical telecommunications infrastructure that includes equipment from federally banned corporations or foreign adversaries. Effective January 1, 2025, the bill mandates that all telecommunications providers must remove any prohibited equipment from their operations and replace it with compliant alternatives. It also establishes registration and reporting requirements for these providers, including penalties for noncompliance, which can range from $10,000 to $100,000 per day.

Key changes from current law include the explicit definitions of "critical telecommunications infrastructure," "federally banned corporation," and "foreign adversary," as well as the introduction of civil penalties for violations. The bill also allows the Arizona Corporation Commission to charge a registration fee and requires telecommunications providers to certify annually that their infrastructure complies with the new regulations. Additionally, providers that fail to comply will be barred from receiving state or local funding for telecommunications projects.